Rohit Sharma, born on 30 April 1987, is a legendary Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in all formats – Test, ODI and T20I. Widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation and one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time ( GOAT ), Rohit is known for his brilliant strokeplay, hitting powerful sixes and astute leadership.
Rohit Sharma Birthday
Rohit Sharma birthday is today, April 30th!
Age
As of today, April 30, 2024, Rohit Sharma is 37 years old.
Rohit Sharma family
Parents
- Father: Gurunath Sharma (worked as a caretaker at a transport firm storehouse)
- Mother: Purnima Sharma (originally from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh)
Sibling
- Younger brother: Vishal Sharma
Wife: Ritika Sajdeh (married in 2015)
Daughter: Samaira (born in 2018)
In 1999, his uncle’s friend, coach Dinesh Lad, noticed his talent. Lad, known to have a keen eye for ability, was particularly impressed by young Rohit’s bowling skills.
However, recognizing the financial limitations of Rohit’s family, Lad steps in. He persuaded the school where he coached to accept Rohit as a student and waived the fees completely. This act of generosity provided Rohit with access to proper training facilities, laying the foundation for his cricketing future. Interestingly,
Rohit started his journey as a spinner and later transformed into the batting powerhouse he is known for today.
Early Success and Domestic Debut (2006-2007)
Rohit’s talent blossomed rapidly and in 2006 he made his senior debut in a List A game. Representing West Zone against Central Zone in the Deodhar Trophy, he impressed with an unbeaten inning of 31 runs. This impressive form led to his inclusion in the India A team, making his first-class debut later that year.
Facing New Zealand A at Darwin, Rohit displayed his batting prowess, scoring a steady 57 and 22 in the two innings. India A emerged victorious in that match by 3 wickets. This success paved the way for Rohit’s Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai, a prestigious and highly competitive domestic tournament.
Playing for one of India’s strongest domestic teams, Rohit did not disappoint. He announced his arrival by scoring a double century against Gujarat, demonstrating his ability to score big.
He cemented his place in the Mumbai team with a crucial half-century in the Ranji Trophy final and contributed to their victory. This marked the beginning of a long and successful association between Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Cricket.
Test Cricket
- Rohit Sharma is a successful opening batsman in Test cricket as well.
- As of today (April 30, 2024), he has played 59 Test matches and has scored over 4,000 runs with an impressive average (runs scored per dismissal) of over 45.
ODI Cricket
- This is where Rohit truly shines. He holds the record for the:
- Most double centuries (3) in ODI history, with his highest score being a phenomenal 264, which is also the world record for the highest individual score in ODIs.
T20I Cricket
- Rohit is a dominant force in T20 cricket as well. He shares the record for the most hundreds (5) in T20 Internationals.
Rohit Sharma The Hitman of the IPL
Rohit Sharma is a legend in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here’s a breakdown of his achievements, awards, and statistics:
Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)
Playing Since: 2008 (IPL’s inaugural season)
Captaincy
- Led Mumbai Indians to a record five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) – most successful captain in IPL history (shared with MS Dhoni)
Awards
- While there’s no specific “IPL MVP” award, Rohit’s captaincy and overall performance have been instrumental in MI’s success.
Orange Cap (Most Runs in a Season)
- Rohit hasn’t won the Orange Cap yet (as of April 30, 2024).
- However, he is consistently among the leading run scorers in the IPL.
Total Runs: Rohit Sharma has scored over 6,000 runs in the IPL, placing him among the top run-scorers in the league’s history.
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