“It's a fantastic achievement, 15 years playing for one franchise. Also, I remember, before entering this dressing room, I made my debut in first-class cricket when you were around, in 2010-11. And then I came here in 2011, though the first three years with the Mumbai Indians were very electrifying. Couldn't get a lot of time to spend with you on the field, off the field also.

“But then, when I came back in 2018, it was a wonderful journey till now. And as Polly says, may long that continue for as long as, as long as you want to. We're very excited. I think 15 years is an incredible achievement. Congratulations,” said Surya in a video shared by the franchise across social media platforms.

Rohit began his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with the Deccan Chargers in 2008 but moved to MI in 2011, a transfer strongly endorsed by the then-captain Sachin Tendulkar. He made his MI debut on April 10, 2011, against Delhi Daredevils (now named Delhi Capitals) at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, scoring an unbeaten 27, sharing a match-clinching partnership with Tendulkar in a dominant eight-wicket win.

“But then, when I came back in 2018, it was a wonderful journey till now. And as Polly says, may long that continue for as long as, as long as you want to. We're very excited. I think 15 years is an incredible achievement. Congratulations,” said Surya in a video shared by the franchise across social media platforms.

Rohit’s teammates at MI this season, Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya, and the team’s former all-rounder and current batting coach Kieron Pollard also congratulated the 38-year-old, reflecting on his contributions as both a captain and a mentor to younger players.