Full Name: Rohit Sharma
Nickname: Hitman
Date of Birth: April 30, 1987
Place of Birth: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Age: 38 Years
Nationality: Indian
Role: Batsman
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak
Current Team(s): India, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai
Rohit Sharma, born on April 30, 1987, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, grew up in a modest family. He began his cricket journey at a young age when coach Dinesh Lad spotted him. Dinesh offered him a scholarship at Swami Vivekanand International School. He started his cricket journey as an off-spinner who could bat, but his passion for batting and elegant stroke play made him a pure batter. Rohit made his international debut in 2007, but there were a lot of ups and downs in his career. His rise in Indian cricket came when he was asked to open the innings in 2013. There is no looking since then, and he has evolved into a stylish and dependable run scorer.
| Test: India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens – November 06 – 08, 2013 |
| ODI: Ireland vs India at Belfast – June 23, 2007 |
| T20I: India vs England at Durban – September 19, 2007 |
| Deccan Chargers vs KKR at Eden Gardens – Apr 20, 2008 |
| Mumbai |
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best Bowling | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 67 | 4301 | 40.58 | 12/18 | 2 | 1/26 | 68 |
| ODI | 276 | 11370 | 49.22 | 33/59 | 9 | 2/27 | 97 |
| T20I | 159 | 4231 | 32.05 | 5/32 | 1 | 1/22 | 65 |
| IPL | 272 | 7046 | 29.73 | 2/47 | 15 | 4/6 | 102 |
Rohit Sharma is renowned for impeccable timing, elegant batting style, and effortless stroke play. He is a natural stroke maker and often builds his innings before unleashing explosive shots. Pull shots and lofted drives over extra cover are his signature strokes that dominate over bowlers. Rohit is known for his calm temperament and rarely shows any pressure. He has the ability to convert starts into massive scores; coupled with a sharp intellect, he is one of the most complete modern-day openers in world cricket.
Rohit Sharma was born and raised in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and educated at Swami Vivekanand International School. He started his cricket journey under coach Dinesh Lad. He married Ritika Sajdeh in 2015, to his long-time friend and sports manager. Off the field, Rohit is known for his calm personality and is often seen having fun with teammates. He is an avid supporter of wildlife conservation and also serves as global ambassador for WWF-India’s Rhino Conservation campaign. During free time, he loves to watch football, spend time with his family, and play video games.
Rohit Sharma has one of the most extensive endorsement portfolios in Indian cricket. He capitalized on his image as a powerful, consistent, and reliable performer. Rohit endorses numerous brands, including Oral-B India, Ixigo, Max Life Insurance, Hublot, Adidas, Rasna, Swiggy, CEAT, Trusox, Aristocrat by VIP, Oaklay, IIFL Finance, and more.
He has invested in multiple startups like upGrad and Acadza. Rohit is also the co-owner of the Mumbai-based Pro Kabaddi League team (UP Yoddhas). He has also launched co-branded products with the healthy food company True Elements (RS by True Elements).
Rohit Sharma is a prominent figure in philanthropy with a focus on animal welfare.
Rohit Sharma is a big name in India and commands a massive following across all social media platforms.
Favourite Cricketer: Adam Gilchrist
Favourite Stadium: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Pre-game Rituals: He walks onto the field with his right foot first.
Most Memorable Innings: 264 vs Sri Lanka (ODI, Kolkata, 2014)
Instagram: @rohitsharma45
Twitter: @imro45
Facebook: @RohitSharmaOfficialPage