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Rohit Sharma

Sharma in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Born	(1987-04-30) 30 April 1987 (age 38) Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Nickname	Hitman Shana
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm off break
Role	Top-order batter
Relations	Ritika Sajdeh ​ (m. 2015)​
International information
National side	India (2007–present)
Test debut (cap 280)	6 November 2013 v West Indies
Last Test	26 December 2024 v Australia
ODI debut (cap 168)	23 June 2007 v Ireland
Last ODI	9 March 2025 v New Zealand
ODI shirt no.	45 (formerly 77)
T20I debut (cap 17)	19 September 2007 v England
Last T20I	29 June 2024 v South Africa
T20I shirt no.	45 (formerly 77)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2006/07–present	Mumbai
2008–2010	Deccan Chargers (squad no. 45)
2011–present	Mumbai Indians (squad no. 45)
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 67 273 159 129 Runs scored 4,301 11,168 4,231 9,318 Batting average 40.57 48.76 32.05 49.04 100s/50s 12/18 32/58 5/32 29/38 Top score 212 264 121* 309* Balls bowled 383 610 68 2,153 Wickets 2 9 1 24 Bowling average 112.00 59.22 113.00 48.08 5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 1/26 2/27 1/22 4/41 Catches/stumpings 68/– 96/– 65/– 112/–
Medal record Men's cricket Representing  India ODI World Cup Second 2023 India {{{3}}} T20 World Cup 2007 South Africa {{{3}}} 2024 West Indies / United States {{{3}}} Second 2014 Bangladesh {{{3}}} World Test Championship Second 2021 England {{{3}}} Second 2023 England {{{3}}} Champions Trophy 2013 England / Wales {{{3}}} 2025 United Arab Emirates {{{3}}} Second 2017 England / Wales {{{3}}} Asia Cup 2010 Sri Lanka {{{3}}} 2016 Bangladesh {{{3}}} 2018 United Arab Emirates {{{3}}} 2023 Sri Lanka {{{3}}} Second 2008 Pakistan {{{3}}} U19 World Cup Second 2006 Sri Lanka {{{3}}}
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 March 2025

Rohit Sharma is a famous cricket player from India. He was born on April 30, 1987. Many people think he is one of the best batsmen of his time. He is also known as Hitman because of how well he hits the ball, his elegant style, and his strong leadership.

He plays for the Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also plays for the Mumbai cricket team in local cricket games. Rohit used to be the captain of the Mumbai Indians. Under his leadership, the team won the Indian Premier League five times (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). This makes him one of the most successful captains in IPL history, sharing the record with MS Dhoni.

Rohit led India to win the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. After this big win, he announced he would stop playing T20 International games. He also led India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma's Early Life

Sharma hitting a six during a match.

Rohit Sharma was born on April 30, 1987. His parents are Purnima and Gurunath Sharma. He grew up in Borivali with his grandparents and uncles. This was because his father did not earn much money. He would visit his parents in Dombivli only on weekends. Rohit has a younger brother named Vishal.

How Rohit Started Playing Cricket

In 1999, Rohit joined a cricket camp. His uncle paid for him to go. His coach, Dinesh Lad, saw how good he was. The coach asked Rohit to switch to Swami Vivekanand International School. This school had better cricket facilities. Rohit said he could not afford it, but the coach got him a scholarship. For four years, he did not have to pay any fees.

Rohit first started as a bowler who could also bat a little. But his coach saw his batting talent. He moved Rohit from batting at number eight to being an opener. Rohit did very well in school cricket tournaments. He even scored a century (100 runs) in his very first game as an opener.

Rohit's Professional Cricket Journey

Rohit Sharma plays for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also plays for the Mumbai cricket team in domestic cricket. He used to be the captain of Mumbai Indians. Under his leadership, the team won 5 IPL titles. This makes him the most successful captain in IPL history.

Rohit was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup. He also helped India win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He is one of only two players who have played in every T20 World Cup since it started in 2007. Rohit is the only Indian player to win two T20 World Cups. He became the second Indian captain to win a T20 World Cup when he led India to victory in 2024.

In May 2024, Rohit was chosen as the captain for India's team in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In June 2024, he hit his 600th six in international cricket. On June 29, 2024, Rohit led India to win the T20 World Cup by beating South Africa. After this win, he announced he would retire from T20 games. However, he confirmed he would keep playing for India in ODI and Test matches.

How Rohit Plays Cricket

Sharma playing a late cut shot during the 2015 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma is known for being an attacking batsman. He plays with a lot of style and grace. In shorter cricket games (limited overs), he usually starts the batting as an opener. In longer Test matches, he often bats in the middle of the team.

Even though he is not a regular bowler, Rohit can bowl right-arm off spin. He often fields in the slips position. He has said that he works very hard to improve his fielding skills.

Rohit's Work for Good Causes

Rohit Sharma does a lot of good work to help others. He supports causes like animal welfare, health, and children. He is especially passionate about protecting animals. He has supported many projects and groups that work for animal protection.

Rohit's Personal Life

Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh during their wedding.

Rohit Sharma is married to Ritika Sajdeh. They have a daughter named Samaira, who was born on December 30, 2018.

Interesting Facts About Rohit Sharma

• Rohit is the only Indian player to win two T20 World Cups.
• He has received two big national awards from the Government of India. These are the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the important Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020.
• In 2012, Rohit did not play well and scored very few runs. But his captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believed in him. This helped his career get back on track in 2013.
• He follows an eggetarian diet, which means he eats eggs but no meat.
• Rohit is the official Rhino Ambassador for WWF-India. This means he helps raise awareness about protecting rhinos.
• He practices a meditation method called Sahaj Marg.

Rohit Sharma's Inspiring Quotes

• "Success on the outside indeed begins with success on the inside."
• "You need to realise that you must have something to aim for, something to drive you."
• "All success in life, whether material or spiritual, starts with the thoughts that you put into your mind every second of every minute of every day. Your outer world reflects the state of your inner world."
• "By controlling the thoughts that you think and the way you respond to the events of your life, you begin to control your destiny."

Rohit's Career Statistics

International Career Summary

Here's a look at Rohit Sharma's performance in international cricket over the years:

Records and Amazing Achievements

Rohit Sharma holds many impressive records in cricket.

• He has scored the most runs in T20 Internationals.
• He has hit the most sixes in all international cricket games.
• He is the only player to score three double centuries in ODI cricket.
• He has scored the most centuries (100s) in Cricket World Cups (7).
• He shares the record for the most centuries in Twenty20 Internationals (5).
• He holds the world record for the highest individual score in an ODI match (264 runs).
• He also holds the record for scoring the most centuries (five) in a single Cricket World Cup. For this, he won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2019.
• He is the first and only captain to lead a team in all major ICC tournament finals.

Sharma receiving the Arjuna Award.

Awards and Honours

Awards Rohit Has Won

Honours and Team Recognitions

Trophies Rohit Has Won

Television Appearances

Rohit Sharma has also appeared on television shows.

See also

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