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thebalanced.newsRohit Sharma Turns 39: Celebrations and Career Highlights Amid Injury Absence
Rohit Sharma, former Indian cricket captain known as the 'Hitman,' celebrated his 39th birthday on April 30. Despite missing recent IPL matches due to a hamstring injury, he remains active in ODIs after retiring from Tests and T20Is. Sharma has an illustrious career with over 20,000 international runs, multiple records including the highest individual ODI score of 264, and leadership in two T20 World Cup victories. The cricket community and fans honored him with tributes and celebrations.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
79%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a largely celebratory and respectful perspective on Rohit Sharma's career and milestone birthday, focusing on his achievements and current status. Coverage includes official statements from cricket authorities and player peers, with no evident political framing or controversy. The narrative centers on sports accomplishments and personal milestones, reflecting a neutral, sports-focused viewpoint.
Sentiment — Positive (79/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and appreciative, highlighting Rohit Sharma's contributions to cricket and his ongoing commitment despite injury setbacks. The tone is warm and respectful, with fan tributes and official congratulations underscoring admiration. While acknowledging his injury and career transitions, the coverage maintains an optimistic and celebratory mood.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Rohit Sharma Birthday: As 'Hitman' Turns 39, Indian Cricket Stars Wish 'One Of The Finest Ever' | Center | Positive |
| news18 | BCCI extends wishes to Rohit Sharma on his 39th birthday | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Rohit Sharma turns 39: Is this Hitman's last birthday as an India cricketer? | Center | Neutral |
| mint | Hitman Rohit Sharma turns 39: A look at former Indian skippers records on his birthday Mint | Center | Positive |
| freepressjournal | Heartwarming Scenes! Wankhede Crowd Sings 'Happy Birthday' During MI VS SRH Clash For Rohit Sharma's 39th Birthday VIDEO | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 29 Apr, 04:51 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1freepressjournal29 Apr, 04:51 pmHeartwarming Scenes! Wankhede Crowd Sings 'Happy Birthday' During MI VS SRH Clash For Rohit Sharma's 39th Birthday VIDEO
- 2mint29 Apr, 10:50 pmHitman Rohit Sharma turns 39: A look at former Indian skippers records on his birthday Mint
- 3hindustantimes30 Apr, 04:20 amRohit Sharma turns 39: Is this Hitman's last birthday as an India cricketer?
- 4news1830 Apr, 07:43 amBCCI extends wishes to Rohit Sharma on his 39th birthday
- 5news1830 Apr, 07:43 amRohit Sharma Birthday: As 'Hitman' Turns 39, Indian Cricket Stars Wish 'One Of The Finest Ever'
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 5
- Last analysed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Rohit SharmaCaptain (cricket)IndiaTwenty20 InternationalOne Day InternationalTest cricketLimited overs cricketCentury (cricket)Cricket World CupCricketTwenty20Batting (cricket)
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