IPL 2011, a 23-year-old is snapped up at the Auction for a whopping 2 million USD. The word thrown around with him is ‘talented’. He’s said to have that extra second while dealing with pace. Elegant is another word heard.

IPL 2026. Five IPLs won. Two CLT20s won. A host of records broken. It almost feels like a generation having grown up in these 15 years. And they’ve grown up mimicking that iconic pull shot in front of the mirror, or shadow practicing that elegant punch through the covers.

In these fifteen years, Rohit Sharma has become synonymous with Mumbai Indians. From the middle order to the opening spot, from a young, big-hitting finisher to the batting mainstay to the leader to the senior pro who is redefining the art of fearless batting up top, he has been our constant.

“I would want to thank everyone. Let’s keep the legacy of this franchise growing higher and higher,” he said as the Mumbai Indians team got together to celebrate the milestone. Thank you, Hitman, for the billion reasons to celebrate you’ve given us in these fifteen years. Here’s to the next fifteen..