Full Name: Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Nickname(s): Hitman, Ro, Shaana
Date of Birth: April 30, 1987
Place of Birth: Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Cricketer
Batting Style: Right-Handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm Off Break
Role in Team: Opening Batsman
Jersey Number: 45
Net Worth:214 crore
Early Life & Education:
Rohit Sharma grew up in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in a middle-class Telugu-speaking household. He has a mother, Purnima Sharma, who stays at home and a father, Gurunath Sharma, who works as a caretaker at a transport firm. Due to financial difficulties, Rohit was raised in Borivali, Mumbai, by his grandparents and uncle.
At a young age, he became interested in cricket and joined a local team. After realising his potential, his coach Dinesh Lad secured him admission to Mumbai’s Swami Vivekanand International School, where he honed his abilities. It’s interesting to note that before switching to batting, Rohit was an off-spin bowler.
Personal Life:
Father: Gurunath Sharma (Worked in a transport company)
Mother: Purnima Sharma (Homemaker)
Brother: Vishal Sharma
Wife: Ritika Sajdeh (Sports Manager, married in 2015)
Daughter: Samaira Sharma (Born in 2018)
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg (165 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Cricket Career:
First-Class Debut: 2006 (for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy)
ODI Debut: June 23, 2007, vs Ireland
T20I Debut: September 19, 2007, vs England
Test Debut: November 6, 2013, vs West Indies
IPL Debut: 2008 (Deccan Chargers)
Major Achievements & Records:
- Only batsman to score 3 double centuries in ODIs (209, 264, 208*)
- Highest individual score in ODIs (264 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)
- Fastest T20I century by an Indian (35 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
- Most centuries in a single World Cup (5 in 2019 World Cup)
- Only cricketer to score 4 T20I centuries
- First Indian to score twin centuries on Test debut (2013 vs WI)
- Second Indian to hit 500+ sixes in international cricket
- Led India to victory in Asia Cup 2018 and Nidahas Trophy 2018 as captain
- Led India to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final as captain
Captaincy Record:
- Full-time Captain of India (2022-Present)
- Test Captain (2022-Present): 13 Wins in 20 Matches (as of 2024)
- ODI Captain (2021-Present): Led India to the 2023 World Cup Final
- T20I Captain (2017, 2018, 2022-Present): Won Asia Cup 2018 & Nidahas Trophy 2018
As India’s all-format captain in 2022, Rohit has played a key role in establishing the country’s contemporary cricket philosophy.
Awards & Honors:
- Arjuna Award (2015)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2020)
- ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2019)
- ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year (2023)
- Padma Shri (2024)
IPL Career:
- Teams: Deccan Chargers (2008-2010), Mumbai Indians (2011-Present)
- Captaincy: Led Mumbai Indians (MI) to 5 IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) – Most by any captain along with MS Dhoni
- Most runs for Mumbai Indians: Over 6,000+ IPL runs (as of 2024)
- Highest Score: 109* vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Legacy & Influence:
Rohit Sharma is considered a master of timing and one of the greatest white-ball cricket players of all time. He is regarded as one of the world’s most renowned cricket players due to his leadership, reliability, and ability to score big.
