Rohit Sharma's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rohit Sharma. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Rohit Sharma is an Indian international cricketer and captain of the Indian cricket team in Test and ODI formats. Considered a premier ODI opening batter, he plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Mumbai in domestic cricket. He previously captained India across all formats. After leading India to victory in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, he retired from T20Is, and also captained India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: T20 World Cup Win

In 2007, Rohit Sharma was a member of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup.

2013: Mumbai Indians IPL Title

In 2013, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to their first Indian Premier League title.

2013: Mumbai won the IPL and Champions League

In 2013, under Rohit Sharma's leadership, Mumbai won the IPL and the Champions League Twenty20 competition.

November 2014: Breaking the world record for highest score in ODI

In November 2014, Rohit Sharma broke the world record for the highest score in a one-day international innings with 264 from 173 deliveries while playing against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

November 2014: Highest individual score in a One Day International match

On 13 November 2014, Rohit Sharma scored the highest-ever individual score in a One Day International match, with a 264 against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

2014: Winning the ODI series in England

In 2014, India won the ODI series in England.

2015: Mumbai Indians IPL Title

In 2015, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to another Indian Premier League title.

2015: Arjuna Award

In 2015, Rohit Sharma received the Arjuna Award, a national honour.

June 2016: Consecutive series win

Since defeating Zimbabwe in June 2016, India had their eighth consecutive series win.

December 2017: Joint-fastest T20I century

In December 2017, Rohit Sharma scored the joint-fastest T20I century in 35 balls, ending with 118 from 43 deliveries, equaling the record of David Miller.

December 2017: Appointed as team captain and third ODI double-century

In December 2017, Virat Kohli was rested for the series against Sri Lanka and Rohit Sharma was appointed team captain. Sharma also hit his third ODI double-century in this series, scoring 208 (not out) to extend his record.

2017: Mumbai Indians IPL Title

In 2017, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to another Indian Premier League title.

March 2018: Led Team India to win the Nidahas Trophy

In March 2018, Rohit Sharma led Team India to win the Nidahas Trophy under his captaincy.

September 2018: Led India to win the 2018 Asia Cup

In September 2018, Rohit Sharma led India to win the 2018 Asia Cup, where they defeated Bangladesh in the final.

November 2018: Scored fourth T20I century

In November 2018, Rohit Sharma scored his fourth T20I century in a series against West Indies, creating a new record for the most centuries by a player in T20I cricket.

2018: Asia Cup and Nidahas Trophy Wins

In 2018, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India won the Asia Cup in ODI format and the Nidahas Trophy in T20I format.

October 2019: First batsman to score two centuries in a match as an opening batsman

On 5 October 2019, during a Test match against South Africa, Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to score two centuries in a match on his first appearance as an opening batsman. In the same series, he broke Shimron Hetmyer's record for the highest number of sixes in a Test series.

2019: Five centuries in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup

In 2019, Rohit Sharma became the only batsman to scored five centuries in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup.

2019: Mumbai Indians IPL Title

In 2019, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to another Indian Premier League title.

2019: ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year

In 2019, Rohit Sharma won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for scoring the most hundreds (five) in a single Cricket World Cup.

January 2020: Named as ODI Player of the Year by the ICC

In January 2020, Rohit Sharma was named as the ODI Player of the Year by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

November 2020: Nominated for ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade award

In November 2020, Rohit Sharma was nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade award.

2020: Mumbai Indians IPL Title

In 2020, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to another Indian Premier League title.

2020: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

In 2020, Rohit Sharma received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India.

July 2022: First Indian captain to series wins in England

In July 2022, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to lead their team to both T20I and ODI series wins in England.

July 2022: First captain in T20I history to lead team to 14 consecutive victories

In July 2022, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in T20I history to lead their team to 14 consecutive victories.

October 2022: Broke record for most sixes by an Indian batsman in T20 World Cups

On October 27, 2022, Rohit Sharma broke the record for most sixes by an Indian batsman in T20 World Cups, hitting his 34th six against Netherlands at Sydney Cricket Ground.

October 2023: First Indian batter to hit 50 ODI sixes in a calendar year

During a 22 October 2023 match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to hit 50 One Day International (ODI) sixes in a calendar year.

October 2023: Surpassed Chris Gayle for most international sixes

On 11 October 2023, Rohit Sharma surpassed the record previously held by Chris Gayle for the most international sixes (553) during the 2023 Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan.

October 2023: First Indian to complete 300 sixes in 50-overs format

On 14 October 2023, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to complete 300 sixes in the 50-overs format during an India-Pakistan match at Narendra Modi Stadium.

2023: Asia Cup Win

In 2023, Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India won the Asia cup for the eighth time.

June 2024: Achieved milestone of hitting 600 sixes in international cricket

In June 2024, during a match against Ireland, Rohit Sharma achieved the milestone of hitting 600 sixes in international cricket across all formats. Also in June 29, 2024, Sharma led India to win the 2024 T-20 World cup after defeating South Africa in the finals, after which Sharma declared his retirement from T20s.