Rohit Sharma is an Indian international cricketer and opening batsman, born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Known for his elegant stroke play and record-breaking centuries, he has been a key figure in India’s batting across ODIs, Tests, and T20Is.
- Name
- Rohit Sharma
- Nationality
India- Position
- Batsman
- IPL 2025 Auctioned Price
- Rs. 16.30 Cr (Retained)
- Batting Style
- Right hand Bat
- Bowling Style
- Right arm Offbreak
- Playing Role
- Top order Batter
- IPL Team
- Mumbai Indians
- Marriage Status
- Married
- International Debut
- India (2024—present)
- T20i International Debut
- India vs England at Durban - September 19, 2007
- Test International Debut
- India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens - November 06 - 08, 2013
- One Day International Debut
- Ireland vs India at Belfast - June 23, 2007
- Wife Name
- Ritika Sajdeh
- Net Worth
- Around $26 million
- Jersey Number
- 45
- Born at
- Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Bat Brand
- CEAT
- Current Team
- India National Cricket Team, Mumbai Indians
- Birthday
- April 30, 1987
- Age
- 38
IndiaCareer Information
Rohit Sharma – The Hitman of World Cricket
Rohit Sharma, born on April 30, 1987, in Nagpur, India, is a renowned right-handed batsman and former captain of the Indian cricket team. Celebrated for his elegant stroke play and leadership, Sharma has left an indelible mark across all cricket formats. He is known for wearing jersey number 45 in international cricket, a number now strongly linked to his identity and become iconic.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Sharma has played 67 Test matches, amassing 4,137 runs at an average of 45.46, including 12 centuries. Despite his prowess in limited-overs cricket, his Test performance has been modest, with only two centuries abroad.
- ODI Career: In One Day Internationals, he has scored 10,709 runs in 262 matches, averaging 49.12, with 31 centuries. Notably, he holds the record for the highest individual ODI score of 264.
- T20I Matches: Sharma has accumulated 4,231 runs in 159 T20I matches, averaging 32.05, and is the only player to have scored four centuries in T20Is.
- IPL Career: As captain of the Mumbai Indians, he led the team to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), making him one of the most successful IPL captains. Rohit retained by Mumbai Indians with ₹16.30 crore.
Records & Achievements
- First player to score three double centuries in ODIs.
- Holds the record for most sixes in international cricket, with 612 as of June 29, 2024.
- Led India to victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup before retiring from T20Is in June 2024.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Sharma was born to Gurunath Sharma, a caretaker of a transport firm, and Purnima Sharma. Due to financial constraints, he was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Mumbai.
- He began his career as an off-spinner before his coach recognized his batting talent.
- Sharma is an active supporter of animal welfare campaigns in India, serving as the official Rhino Ambassador for WWF-India and working with PETA.
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Batting Career Stats
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | Balls | SR | HS | Bt.Ave | NO | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | - |
Career Total
| Season | Mat | Inns | Runs | Balls | SR | HS | Bt.Ave | NO | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 257 | 257 | 6628 | 5054 | 131.14 | 109* | 29.72 | 29 | 599 | 280 | 43 | 2 |
| ODI | 282 | 274 | 11577 | 12482 | 92.74 | 264 | 48.84 | 37 | 1090 | 357 | 61 | 33 |
| T20I | 159 | 151 | 4231 | 3003 | 140.89 | 121* | 32.05 | 19 | 383 | 205 | 32 | 5 |
| Test | 67 | 116 | 4301 | 7538 | 57.05 | 212 | 40.57 | 10 | 473 | 88 | 18 | 12 |
| Total | 765 | 798 | 26737 | 28077 | 421.82 | 706 | 151.18 | 95 | 2545 | 930 | 154 | 52 |
