Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting and strategic captaincy. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. Currently serving as the captain of the Indian international cricket team, Rohit was born on April 30, 1987, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Standing 5 ft 9 in tall, he is popularly nicknamed “Hitman” by his fans for his aggressive yet stylish stroke play.
Personal Information:
- Name: Rohit Sharma
- Born: April 30, 1987
- Birthplace: Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Role: Batsman
- Batting Style: Right-Handed Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-Arm Off-Break
- Spouse: Ritika Sajdeh
- Children: Samaira Sharma
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Indian
Career
Rohit Sharma made his debut for the Indian national cricket team in 2007, showcasing his remarkable talent early on.
- ODI Debut: June 23, 2007 (vs Ireland)
- Test Debut: November 6, 2013 (vs West Indies)
- T20I Debut: September 19, 2007 (vs England)
- IPL Debut: 2008 (for Deccan Chargers, later Mumbai Indians)
He played in his first ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015, appearing in eight matches for India. In the 2019 World Cup, he was appointed vice-captain of the Indian cricket team. He scored 122 runs in the opening match against South Africa and followed up with centuries against Pakistan, England, and Bangladesh. He made history by becoming the first batter to hit five centuries in a single World Cup, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries (6) in World Cup history. Rohit finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 648 runs and won the ICC Golden Bat award.
Captaincy
- Mumbai Indians Captaincy: Led MI to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020).
- Indian Team Captaincy: Named India’s full-time captain in all formats in February 2022.
Personal Life
- Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, 2015.
- The couple first met in 2008.
- They have a daughter, Samaira Sharma, born on December 30, 2018.
Rankings and Recognition
National Awards:
- 2015: Arjuna Award (India’s second-highest sporting honor)
- 2020: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (India’s highest sporting honor)
Sporting Honours:
- ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2019
- ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year: 2014 (12th man), 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 (C)
- ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
- ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
- ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year: 2021
- ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year: 2022
Records
- Fastest Century in T20I Cricket by an Indian: 35 balls (vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
- Only Batsman with Three Double Centuries in ODIs: 209, 264, 208*
- Highest Individual Score in ODI History: 264 (vs Sri Lanka, 2014)
- Most Runs in a Single ICC ODI World Cup Edition: 648 runs (2019)
- Most Centuries in a Single ODI World Cup: 5 (2019)
- IPL Titles as Captain: 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Rohit Sharma continues to be a vital player for India, leading from the front and breaking records with his incredible performances.
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