Rohit Sharma has been a part of the Indian Premier League since its inception in 2008. He’s one of the league’s most consistent players. BCCI President Roger Binny recently honored Rohit at the Wankhede Stadium before the Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad match. Binny presented Rohit with an ‘IPL 18’ token, a gesture previously extended to Virat Kohli.
A Legacy of Loyalty
Rohit’s IPL journey began with the Deccan Chargers. The team was later terminated after the fifth season. In 2011, the Mumbai Indians signed him, and he’s been with them ever since. Under his captaincy, MI won the IPL title five times – in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, spent his entire IPL career with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was honored with the ‘IPL 18’ token before the RCB vs. KKR match on March 22.
A Storied Career
Rohit is the second player to have featured in the most IPL matches, with 263 games under his belt. He has scored 6,686 runs so far. For MI, he’s the highest run-scorer with 5,813 runs in 227 matches. His IPL career has been marked by 2 centuries and 36 fifties. However, the 2025 season hasn’t been kind to him, with just 82 runs in 6 matches.
Rohit’s dedication to the sport and his team is evident in his numbers. Despite a rough patch in the current season, his legacy remains untouched. As the IPL continues to grow, players like Rohit Sharma are a reminder of the league’s rich history and the talent that has shaped it.