Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian international cricketer known for his right-handed batting style. He leads the Indian national cricket team in Test and One Day International (ODI) formats. Notably, he captained India to victory in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and subsequently retired from T20 Internationals.
Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born in April 1987.
Rohit Sharma was born in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, in April 1987.
In 1999, Rohit Sharma joined a cricket camp and switched to Swami Vivekanand International School on a scholarship to further his cricketing aspirations.
Rohit Sharma made his List A debut for West Zone against Central Zone in the Deodhar Trophy in March 2005.
Rohit Sharma made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A in July 2006.
Rohit Sharma made his debut in international one-day cricket in June 2007, playing against Ireland in Belfast as part of the Future Cup competition. Although he didn't get a chance to bat in this match, it marked the beginning of his journey in international cricket.
In November 2007, Rohit Sharma achieved his first half-century (52 runs) in One Day Internationals during a match against Pakistan in Jaipur. This performance contributed to his selection for the Indian squad for the Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia, marking a significant step in his burgeoning career.
Rohit Sharma participated in his first T20 World Cup in 2007.
Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2007.
Rohit Sharma's entry into the world of T20 Internationals came in 2007 when he was part of the Indian squad for the ICC World Twenty20. He played a crucial role in India's successful campaign, contributing valuable runs throughout the tournament, including a match-winning knock in the quarter-final against South Africa. His performance in this tournament played a part in India's memorable victory in the final against Pakistan.
Rohit Sharma's journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) began in 2008 when he signed with the Deccan Chargers franchise from Hyderabad for a sum of US$750,000 per year.
Rohit Sharma first met his future wife, Ritika Sajdeh, in 2008.
In December 2009, Rohit Sharma showcased his immense talent by scoring a triple century in the Ranji Trophy, a prestigious domestic cricket tournament in India. This remarkable achievement earned him a recall to the Indian ODI team for the tri-nations tournament in Bangladesh, proving his ability to perform at the highest level.
Rohit Sharma achieved his highest career score of 309 not out in the Ranji Trophy against Gujarat in December 2009.
Rohit Sharma's career reached a new high in May 2010 when he scored his first century (114 runs) in One Day Internationals against Zimbabwe. Continuing his excellent form, he went on to score another century (101 runs) in the following match against Sri Lanka, establishing himself as a reliable batsman in the ODI format.
Rohit Sharma's career saw a resurgence in July 2011 during India's tour of the West Indies. Recalled to the limited-overs squad, he delivered impactful performances, including a crucial 86 runs off 91 balls in a match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, demonstrating his resilience and value to the team.
Despite his earlier successes, Rohit Sharma faced a setback in 2011 when he was left out of India's World Cup squad. A period of inconsistent form just before the tournament led to his omission, highlighting the competitive nature of selection for such a major event.
In a significant move in 2011, Rohit Sharma was acquired by the Mumbai Indians for US$2 million during the IPL auction.
Rohit Sharma celebrated a memorable moment in the 2012 IPL tournament when he scored his first century in the league. He achieved this feat with an impressive 109 not out against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The year 2012 proved to be a challenging one for Rohit Sharma, as he experienced a significant dip in form. Scoring a mere 168 runs throughout the entire year, his performance fell short of expectations, raising concerns about his consistency at the international level.
Rohit Sharma was appointed captain of the Mumbai team in October 2013, succeeding Ajit Agarkar.
Rohit Sharma made his Test debut against West Indies in November 2013, scoring 177 runs.
Rohit Sharma has established himself as one of the most successful captains in IPL history since taking charge of the Mumbai Indians in 2013. His leadership has played a pivotal role in the team's remarkable five IPL tournament victories.
Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League title in 2013 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
Despite a difficult previous year, Rohit Sharma found support in captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retained him in the team. Dhoni's decision to promote Sharma as an opener alongside Shikhar Dhawan in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy proved to be a masterstroke. This tactical move not only revitalized Sharma's career but also played a pivotal role in India's victorious campaign.
Rohit Sharma's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians in 2013 resulted in a glorious year for the team. They clinched the IPL title and followed it up by winning the Champions League Twenty20 competition, demonstrating their dominance in the T20 format.
Rohit Sharma created history in November 2014 when he achieved the highest ever individual score in a One Day International match. Playing against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he delivered an outstanding performance, amassing an incredible 264 runs. This remarkable feat etched his name in the record books and established him as one of the most formidable batsmen in ODI history.
Rohit Sharma etched his name in cricketing history in November 2014 when he achieved the highest ever individual score in a One Day International. Playing against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he smashed an incredible 264 runs off 173 deliveries, showcasing his extraordinary batting prowess and setting a benchmark in ODI cricket.
India's ODI series win in England in July 2022 was a significant achievement as it marked their first such win since 2014. This victory highlighted the cyclical nature of success in international cricket.
In February 2015, Rohit Sharma joined forces with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to advocate for the sterilisation of homeless cats and dogs.
Rohit Sharma made his first appearance in the Cricket World Cup in March 2015 during the tournament in Australia.
In September 2015, Rohit Sharma joined an anti-poaching campaign in Kenya alongside Hollywood actors Matt LeBlanc and Salma Hayek. The campaign aimed to protect Africa's endangered wildlife, including the last surviving northern white rhinoceros.
In October 2015, during South Africa's tour of India, Rohit Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a century in a T20 International match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. This century made him only the second Indian cricketer after Suresh Raina to have scored centuries in all three formats of international cricket - Tests, ODIs, and T20s.
Rohit Sharma married his long-time girlfriend, Ritika Sajdeh, in December 2015.
The Mumbai Indians, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, secured their second IPL title in 2015, further solidifying his reputation as a successful captain.
Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League title in 2015 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma received the Arjuna Award in 2015.
In June 2016, India embarked on an impressive streak of victories in ODI series, marking a period of dominance in the format. This winning run highlighted the team's strength and consistency on the international stage.
In November 2017, Rohit Sharma announced through a video on social media that he had partnered with an online store to launch merchandise such as mobile phone covers and other items featuring his name and ODI jersey number, 45. Sharma pledged to donate all proceeds from the sales to an animal charity.
In December 2017, Rohit Sharma took on the mantle of captaincy for the Indian team in a series against Sri Lanka, filling in for Virat Kohli. Leading the team to a 2-1 series victory, he demonstrated his leadership qualities. This series also saw him score his third double-century in ODIs, solidifying his record for the most double-centuries in the format.
During a T20I series against Sri Lanka in December 2017, Rohit Sharma showcased his exceptional batting prowess by scoring a century in just 35 balls. This remarkable feat equaled the record for the fastest T20I century, jointly held by David Miller. This achievement further solidified his reputation as one of the most destructive batsmen in the shortest format of the game.
Rohit Sharma's captaincy proved fruitful once again as he guided the Mumbai Indians to their third IPL victory in 2017.
Rohit Sharma was out of the Test team starting in 2017.
Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League title in 2017 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma's captaincy stint, which began in December 2017, continued into January 2018 as India prepared for their tour of South Africa. This marked the beginning of India's preparation for a challenging series away from home.
In March 2018, Rohit Sharma led the Indian Cricket Team to victory in the Nidahas Trophy.
During a T20I series in England in July 2018, Rohit Sharma added more accolades to his impressive career. He became only the second Indian batsman, after Virat Kohli, to reach the milestone of 2,000 runs in T20 Internationals. In the same series, he also smashed his third century in T20Is, showcasing his consistency and power-hitting abilities.
In September 2018, Rohit Sharma's captaincy credentials were further bolstered as he led India to victory in the Asia Cup. In the final against Bangladesh, his leadership proved instrumental in securing the prestigious trophy for India.
In November 2018, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar drew parallels between Rohit Sharma's batting style and those of Virender Sehwag and Viv Richards, known for their aggressive and impactful batting approaches. This comparison highlighted Sharma's ability to dominate bowling attacks and score runs briskly.
Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone in November 2018 when he scored his fourth century in T20 International cricket during a series against the West Indies. This accomplishment set a new record for the most centuries by a batsman in T20 Internationals.
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their daughter, Samaira, in December 2018.
On World Rhino Day in 2018, Rohit Sharma was named WWF-India's Rhino Ambassador, pledging to raise awareness for rhino conservation. Inspired by the story of Sudan, the last male northern white African rhino, Sharma's mission is to contribute to the protection and survival of rhinos, particularly the 82% residing in India.
Rohit Sharma returned to India's Test team in 2018 for the tour of Australia.
India won the Asia Cup in 2018 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.
Rohit Sharma started 2019 with a brilliant century (133 runs) against Australia in the opening match of a series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This century marked his 22nd in ODIs, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most prolific century-makers in the format.
In March 2019, during a home series against Australia, Rohit Sharma achieved another milestone by reaching 8,000 runs in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat during his 200th ODI innings, highlighting his consistency and run-scoring prowess in the format.
In April 2019, Rohit Sharma was appointed vice-captain of the Indian Cricket team for the 2019 World Cup. During the tournament, he achieved the remarkable feat of scoring five centuries, a new World Cup record. This included centuries against South Africa, Pakistan, England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, making him the first batsman to achieve this milestone in a single edition of the tournament. His exceptional performance earned him the Golden Bat award for being the highest run-scorer.
On October 5, 2019, during a Test match against South Africa, Rohit Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first batsman to score two centuries in a single match while opening the batting.
In October 2019, Rohit Sharma scored his maiden double century in Test cricket, reaching 212 runs against South Africa.
In November 2019, during a series against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma became the most-capped cricketer for India in T20 Internationals, participating in his 99th match. He continued this achievement in the next match, becoming the first male cricketer to play in 100 T20I matches for India.
The Mumbai Indians continued their dominance in the IPL under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, achieving their fourth tournament win in 2019.
Rohit Sharma was awarded the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019.
Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League title in 2019 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
During the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Rohit Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first batsman in history to score five centuries in a single edition of the tournament.
In recognition of his exceptional performance in One Day Internationals, Rohit Sharma was honored with the prestigious ICC ODI Player of the Year award in January 2020.
Rohit Sharma received a nomination for the prestigious ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade award in November 2020.
Rohit Sharma's consistent excellence in ODI cricket during the 2010s was recognized in November 2020 when he received a nomination for the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade award. This nomination underscored his impact and achievements in the format throughout the decade.
Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League title in 2020 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma was appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team for the tour of Australia in 2020.
Rohit Sharma was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020.
The year 2020 marked another triumphant year for the Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma. They clinched their fifth IPL title, showcasing their consistency and strength as a team.
Rohit Sharma scored his first Test century on foreign soil in September 2021, achieving 127 runs against England at The Oval.
Rohit Sharma's exceptional performance during India's tour of England in 2021 earned him recognition as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 2022 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
Rohit Sharma took over as captain of the Indian Test team in February 2022, succeeding Virat Kohli.
In July 2022, Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books by becoming the first captain in T20I history to lead a team to 14 consecutive victories.
Rohit Sharma created history in July 2022 when he became the first Indian captain to lead the team to victory in both T20I and ODI series in England. This accomplishment underscored his captaincy skills and the team's dominance across formats.
On October 27, 2022, Rohit Sharma surpassed Yuvraj Singh's record for the most sixes hit by an Indian batsman in T20 World Cup history. During a match against the Netherlands at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he hit his 34th six, securing the record.
Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2022 T20 World Cup marked a significant achievement as he became the sole Indian cricketer to have taken part in every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2007.
On October 11, 2023, Rohit Sharma achieved a historic milestone during the Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan. He surpassed Chris Gayle's record for the most international sixes (553) in his career.
Rohit Sharma achieved a historic feat on October 14, 2023, by becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 300 sixes in One Day Internationals. This milestone was reached during a highly anticipated India-Pakistan match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in front of a massive crowd.
On October 22, 2023, during a match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma, often referred to as the 'Hitman,' made history by becoming the first Indian batter to hit 50 sixes in One Day Internationals within a single calendar year.
In October 2023, Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone by captaining the Indian cricket team for the first time in a World Cup match. This event, during a game against Australia, also marked him as the oldest player to lead the Indian team in the history of the tournament.
During a match against Afghanistan in the October 2023 Cricket World Cup, Rohit Sharma etched his name in history by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in World Cup matches. His seventh century in World Cup matches cemented his place as a legend in the tournament's history.
India emerged victorious in the 2023 Asia Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma was named captain of the Indian Cricket Team for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in May 2024.
In a match against Ireland in June 2024, Rohit Sharma achieved the impressive milestone of hitting 600 sixes in international cricket across all formats.
In 2024, India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
In 2024, Rohit Sharma achieved his second IPL century, scoring 105 not out off 63 balls. This accomplishment came after a 12-year gap since his previous century and happened during a match against the Chennai Super Kings, although his team ended up on the losing side.
In 2024, Rohit Sharma was removed from his position as captain of the Mumbai Indians, with Hardik Pandya, a new addition to the team, being appointed as his successor. This decision triggered significant controversy and disappointment among fans who had grown accustomed to Sharma's leadership.
India secured their second T20 World Cup victory in 2024, led by Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is in 2024 after leading India to victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.