𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚: 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱

Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, into a Telugu-Marathi-speaking family. His father, Gurunath Sharma, worked as a caretaker at a transport firm storehouse, while his mother, Purnima Sharma, was a homemaker. Due to financial constraints, Rohit spent much of his childhood living with his grandparents and uncles in Borivali, Mumbai, where his love for cricket blossomed.

Early Cricketing Interest: Rohit’s passion for cricket emerged early, and with financial support from his uncle, he joined a cricket camp in 1999 at the age of 12. His talent was spotted by coach Dinesh Lad at Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai. Initially, Rohit was an off-spinner, but Lad recognized his batting potential during a net session and promoted him to open the batting.

Education and Support: Rohit began his education at Our Lady of Vailankanni High School in Mumbai. Recognizing his cricketing talent, Lad facilitated his transfer to Swami Vivekanand International School, which had superior cricket facilities. Lad also secured a scholarship for Rohit, waiving his fees, which eased the financial burden on his family.

𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

Rohit Sharma’s domestic career began with Mumbai, one of India’s most competitive teams in the Ranji Trophy, and he quickly established himself as a prodigious talent.

First-Class Debut: Rohit made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A in Darwin in 2006, scoring 57 and 22, contributing to a 3-wicket victory. He debuted for Mumbai in the 2006–07 Ranji Trophy season, impressing with a double century (205 off 267 balls) against Gujarat and a half-century in the final, helping Mumbai win the title.

Ranji Trophy Highlights: His standout performance came in the 2009–10 season when he scored an unbeaten triple century (309* off 322 balls) in a Ranji Trophy match, cementing his reputation as a batting prodigy.

First-Class Stats (as of 2025):

Matches: 128

Runs: 9,974

Average: 54.77

Centuries: 31

Half-Centuries: 40

Highest Score: 309*

Notable Achievements: Consistent performer for Mumbai, with an average above 50 in first-class cricket, showcasing his ability to dominate domestic bowling attacks.

List A and Other Formats: Rohit also excelled in List A cricket, debuting for West Zone in the Deodhar Trophy in 2006, scoring an unbeaten 31. His performances in domestic limited-overs tournaments, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy, earned him a spot in India A squads.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁

Rohit Sharma’s international debut came early in his career, reflecting his promise as a young talent.

ODI Debut: June 23, 2007, against Ireland in Belfast. Batting at number seven, he didn’t get a chance to bat in India’s nine-wicket victory but took one catch.

T20I Debut: September 19, 2007, against England during the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa. He didn’t bat or bowl but took a catch. He made an impact in the same tournament against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 40 balls as a replacement for the injured Yuvraj Singh, announcing his arrival on the global stage.

Test Debut: November 6, 2013, against West Indies in Kolkata. Rohit scored 177 runs in his debut Test, followed by 111* in the next match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, during Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell series.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

Rohit Sharma has established himself as one of India’s greatest batsmen, particularly in white-ball cricket, with remarkable records across formats. Below are his international stats as of March 2025:

Test Cricket (retired May 7, 2025):

Matches: 67

Runs: 4,301

Average: 40.57

Centuries: 12

Half-Centuries: 17

Highest Score: 212 (vs South Africa, 2019)

Sixes: 88

Notable: Scored twin centuries in his first Test as an opener (2019) and was a key player in India’s 2018–19 Test series win in Australia.

ODI Cricket:

Matches: 273

Runs: 11,168

Average: 49.24

Centuries: 31

Half-Centuries: 57

Highest Score: 264 (vs Sri Lanka, 2014, world record for highest individual ODI score)

Sixes: 344 (most by an Indian in ODIs)

Notable: Only player with three ODI double centuries (209 vs Australia, 2013; 264 vs Sri Lanka, 2014; 208* vs Sri Lanka, 2017). Scored five centuries in the 2019 ODI World Cup, a record for a single tournament.

T20I Cricket (retired June 29, 2024):

Matches: 159

Runs: 4,231

Average: 31.81

Centuries: 5 (most by any player in T20Is)

Half-Centuries: 29

Highest Score: 121*

Sixes: 205 (first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is)

Notable: Second-highest run-scorer in T20Is, behind Virat Kohli.

Overall International:Runs: 19,701 (across all formats)

Sixes: 637 (most in international cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle’s 553 in 2023)

Centuries: 49

Notable: Holds records for most sixes in World Cups and most sixes as a captain in international cricket.

𝗜𝗽𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

Rohit Sharma has been a cornerstone of the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for two franchises and achieving remarkable success.

Teams:

Deccan Chargers (2008–2010): Debuted in the IPL’s inaugural season in 2008, playing under Adam Gilchrist. Won the IPL title in 2009. Also took a hat-trick (off-spin) against Mumbai Indians in 2009.

Mumbai Indians (2011–present): Joined for $2 million in the 2011 auction and became captain in 2013. Led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and one Champions League T20 title (2013). Was replaced as captain by Hardik Pandya in 2024, causing controversy among fans.

IPL Stats (as of May 2025):

Matches: 259

Runs: 6,636

Average: 29.49

Centuries: 2 (109* vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2012; 105* vs Chennai Super Kings, 2024)

Half-Centuries:

Sixes: 280 (second-most in IPL history)

Fours: 601

Highest Score: 109*

Wickets: 15 (including a hat-trick in 2009)

Notable: Third-highest run-scorer in IPL history (behind Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan) and holds the record for most Player of the Match awards by an Indian (19).

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Rohit Sharma’s career is studded with numerous accolades and records:

Individual Records:

Only player with three ODI double centuries (209, 264, 208*).

World record for highest individual ODI score (264 vs Sri Lanka, 2014).

Most centuries in a single ODI World Cup (5 in 2019).

Most sixes in international cricket (637 as of 2024).

Most T20I centuries (5).

First Indian to hit 300 ODI sixes and 600 international sixes.

Awards:

Arjuna Award (2015).

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2020), India’s highest sporting honor.

ICC ODI Team of the Year (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019).

Golden Bat Award for leading run-scorer in the 2019 ODI World Cup (648 runs).

Nominated for ICC Men’s ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Decade (2020).

Team Achievements:

Won six IPL titles (one with Deccan Chargers in 2009, five with Mumbai Indians as captain).

Champions League T20 title (2013, as Mumbai Indians captain).

Asia Cup titles (2018, 2023 as captain; 2010, 2016 as player).

ICC Champions Trophy (2013 as player, 2025 as captain).

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

Rohit Sharma has been part of multiple World Cup triumphs, both as a player and captain:

2007 T20 World Cup: Played a key role as a young batter in India’s victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 50 against South Africa in a crucial group match.

2013 ICC Champions Trophy: A vital member of the MS Dhoni-led team that won in England, contributing with consistent performances.

2024 T20 World Cup: As captain, led India to victory against South Africa in the final on June 29, 2024, in Barbados. He retired from T20Is after the tournament, having become the only Indian to win two T20 World Cups (2007 and 2024).

2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Led India to the title in Dubai, top-scoring in the final against New Zealand, securing India’s second ICC trophy in nine months.

Notable World Cup Performances:

2019 ODI World Cup: Leading run-scorer with 648 runs, including a record five centuries.

2023 ODI World Cup: Led India to the final (lost to Australia), breaking Chris Gayle’s record for most international sixes (553) during the tournament.

𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Rohit Sharma’s net worth is estimated at INR 217–218 crore (approximately $24 million) as of March 2025, making him one of India’s richest cricketers. His wealth stems from multiple sources:

BCCI Salary: As an A+ centrally contracted player, he earns INR 7 crore annually.IPL Earnings: Retained by Mumbai Indians for INR 16.3 crore for IPL 2025, with total IPL earnings exceeding INR 178 crore over his career.

Endorsements: Charges INR 5 crore per endorsement, working with brands like Adidas, Oakley, JK Lakshmi Cement, La Liga, Hublot, CEAT, Dream11, Oppo, and Nissan, among others.

Investments: Invested INR 5 crore in a luxury bungalow project named “Discovery” in Khandala, developed by a company owned by Sunil Shetty, featuring 5 BHK units with a private pool.

Residence: Lives in a 6,000 sq. ft. sea-facing apartment on the 29th floor of Ahuja Towers, Worli, Mumbai, valued at INR 30 crore, with his wife Ritika Sajdeh, daughter Samaira, and newborn son Ahaan (born November 2024).

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

Rohit Sharma is widely regarded as one of India’s most successful and charismatic captains, known for his calm demeanor, tactical acumen, and lead-from-the-front approach.

Leadership Roles:

Mumbai Indians (2013–2023): Led the franchise to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and one Champions League T20 title (2013), making him the joint-most successful IPL captain alongside MS Dhoni.

Indian National Team:Vice-captain in limited-overs cricket post-2017, appointed full-time captain across formats after Virat Kohli stepped down in 2021.Led India to victories in the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups, 2018 Nidahas Trophy, 2024 T20 World Cup, and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Took India to the finals of the 2023 World Test Championship and 2023 ODI World Cup, though they lost to Australia in both.

Legacy:

Nicknamed “Hitman” for his aggressive yet elegant batting style, particularly his signature pull shot and ability to hit sixes effortlessly.

Transformed India’s white-ball cricket with his “total attack” strategy as an opener and captain.Inspired a generation with his journey from financial struggles to global cricket icon, with a stand named after him at Wankhede Stadium in 2025, celebrated by fans and Mumbai Cricket Association.Overcame early career inconsistencies to become one of the greatest ODI openers, with a legacy of record-breaking performances and leadership in high-stakes tournaments.His Test career, though less prolific, saw a resurgence after he became an opener in 2019, scoring twin centuries in his first match in the role.

𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Rohit Sharma’s love for luxury cars is well-documented, and his collection reflects his status as a cricketing superstar. His garage includes:

Lamborghini Urus: Valued at INR 3.15 crore, with a special registration number “0264” as a tribute to his record-breaking ODI score. Features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with 657 bhp and 850 Nm of torque.

BMW X3: A premium SUV with a 3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine producing 346 bhp, ideal for city and off-road driving.

Mercedes GLS 400d: Valued at INR 1.3 crore, with a 2925cc engine delivering 326 bhp and 700 Nm of torque, known for comfort and power.

BMW M5 (Formula One Edition): A sporty sedan with a 4935cc twin-turbo petrol engine producing 255 bhp, noted for its smooth yet powerful drive.

Toyota Fortuner: A celebrity favorite SUV with a 2.9-litre diesel engine, delivering 282 bhp and a 0–100 km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.