Rohit Sharma conferred with honourary doctorate by Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt.) by Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) during its 10th Convocation Ceremony held in Mumbai on Saturday, in recognition of his “unparalleled contribution” and “exemplary leadership” in cricket.

The university had announced earlier this week that Rohit would be one of the key highlights of the landmark convocation event, which turned out to be a star-studded affair.

“While fans know him as the ‘Hitman’ of cricket, today marks a different kind of milestone for Rohit Sharma,” the university said in a statement.

Presided over by the



University’s President and Chancellor, Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil, the ceremony saw Rohit being honoured for his outstanding contribution to the sport and his leadership on the world stage.

“By bestowing this Honorary Doctorate, ADYPU recognises the values of resilience and strategy that he represents – qualities that resonate deeply with the graduating class of 2026,” the statement added.

The 38-year-old recently retired from Test and T20I cricket but continues to represent India in the ODI format.

The convocation ceremony also honoured a diverse group of visionaries who have made significant contributions across various fields in society.