Rohit Sharma, full named as Rohit Gurunath Sharma, born on April 30, 1987, a famous Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in Tests and ODIs. He is well known for his exact timing, outstanding six-hitting ability and successful openers of all time. Sharma holds numerous records, including the highest individual score in an ODI (264) and the maximum centuries (5) in a single Cricket World Cup. Under his captaincy, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, after which he has taken retirement from T20Is. Domestically, he led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, sharing the record with MS Dhoni as the most successful captain in IPL history. Beyond cricket, he actively supports animal welfare, serving as WWF-India’s Rhino Ambassador and actively supporting PETA’s initiatives for homeless animals in India.
Rohit Sharma, Early Life
Rohit Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra. His early years were marked by financial challenges, as his father worked as a caretaker in a transport firm storehouse. Due to financial constraints, Rohit was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali, while his parents and younger brother lived in a single-room house in Dombivli. Despite these hardships, Rohit’s talent in cricket was evident from a young age. He started playing cricket in a local club with the help of his uncle and coach Dinesh Lad, who recognized his potential and provided him with the necessary support and guidance.
In the beginning of the cricket career, Rohit liked to bowl as an off-spin but bat a little bit. However, his coach, Dinesh Lad, find out his batting spark and promoted him into an upper batting order in a Harris Shield game. He scored a century in this game which helped him to be selected for the Mumbai Under-20 team and eventually the Indian team.
Personal Details
Attribute
Details
Full Name
Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Nickname
Hitman, Ro, Shaana
Profession
Cricketer
Famous for
Batting, Captaincy
Birthday
30 th April, 1987
Age as of 2024
37
Birth Place
Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Hometown
Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Address
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Relationships
Sofia Hayat (Rumored)
Marital Status
Married to Ritika Sajdeh
Net Worth/Earnings
$25 million (approx.)
Passion
Wildlife Conservation
Hobbies
Watching Movies, Traveling
Food Habits/Diet Chart
Non-Vegetarian
Fitness Schedule
Regular Gym, Cardio, Yoga
Family Details
Family Member
Details
Father
Gurunath Sharma
Mother
Purnima Sharma
Brother
Vishal Sharma
Grandfather
Not publicly known
Grandmother
Not publicly known
Wife
Ritika Sajdeh
Daughter
Samaira Sharma
Other Siblings
None
Educational Details
Education
Details
Highest Qualification
12th Standard
School
Swami Vivekanand International School, Mumbai
College
Did not attend
Body Measurements
Measurement
Details
Height
5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters)
Weight
72 kg (159 lbs)
Chest
40 inches
Waist
32 inches
Biceps
14 inches
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Cricket Career
Player Profile
Player Profile
Aspect
Details
Batting Style
Right-Handed Batsman
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Off Break
Wicket-Keeping?
No
Jersey Number
45
Coach/Mentor
Dinesh Lad
Debut in National/International Level Cricket
Format
Year
Match Name
Playing Against
ODI
2007
India vs. Ireland
Ireland
Test
2013
India vs. West Indies
West Indies
T20
2007
India vs. England (ICC World T20)
England
IPL
2008
Deccan Chargers vs. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders
Cricket Career Stats (up to 08.02.2024)
Batting Statistics
Criteria
ODI
Test
T20
IPL
Matches
251
43
148
233
Total Runs
10,432
3,485
3,882
6,646
Average Runs
48.2
48.2
32.8
31.8
Strike Rate
89.1
58.8
136.5
130.1
Highest Score
264
212
118
122
100s
30
9
4
2
50s
60
18
29
47
6s
160
26
122
200
4s
933
443
283
712
Catches
78
36
54
86
Bowling Statistics
Criteria
ODI
Test
T20
IPL
Overs Bowled
10
84
34
117
Wickets
8
0
8
9
Average
34.5
–
38.5
42
Economy Rate
4.6
–
8.1
8.4
Best Bowling
Feb-35
–
Mar-32
15-Mar
5-Wicket Hauls
0
0
0
0
Cricket Records & Awards (up to 08.02.2024)
Year
Match Name
Played Against
Description of the Record
Award
2014
India vs. Sri Lanka (ODI)
Sri Lanka
Highest individual score in an ODI (264 runs)
ICC ODI Player of the Year
2017
Various ODIs and T20s
Various
Most runs in a calendar year (1293 runs in 2017)
BCCI Player of the Year
2020
IPL 2020 Final
Delhi Capitals
Highest runs in an IPL season (932 runs)
IPL Orange Cap
2021
IPL 2021
Various
Best Captain of the IPL for leadership and performance