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    Rohit Sharma

    Rohit Sharma

    Cricketer
    Birth DetailsApril 30, 1987 | Nagpur
    NationalityIndian
    LeagueSportsperson
    EducationRizvi College (Dropout)
    Rohit Sharma’s Journey so far ...
    • Having been spotted for his skill with the bat early on in his career, Rohit Sharma made his one day international (ODI) debut against Ireland on June 23, 2007
    • He was brought into the Indian side midway between the inaugural season of the World T20 championship in 2007. Sharma played some impressive knocks and the Indian side, led by MS Dhoni, lifted the title that year
    • In 2008, he was picked by the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Deccan Chargers
    • Sharma took a hat-trick in a crucial match against Mumbai Indians in the second season of the IPL in 2009. His performance was impressive throughout the tournament and Deccan Chargers went on to win the IPL that year
    • Sharma got his first ODI century in a match against Zimbabwe on May 28, 2010
    • Though he was getting runs, albeit sporadically, he failed to gain the trust of the selectors due to his inconsistency and was eventually dropped from the 2011 World Cup squad
    • In 2011, he was transferred to the IPL team Mumbai Indians and was promoted as the team’s captain in 2013
    • Sharma made his Test debut in November 2013 and scored a century in his first match. It was the same series where Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to international cricket
    • By that time, Sharma had cemented his place in the national side and had established himself as an opener
    • Playing against Australia on November 2, 2013, he scored 209 runs to record his first ODI double century
    • His second ODI double ton came in a match against Sri Lanka on November 13, 2014. The unforgettable knock of 264 in 173 balls still holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI
    • Sharma was picked up for the 2015 World Cup and became India’s second-highest scorer in the tournament
    • He won the Arjuna Award in 2015 for his contributions to the game of cricket
    • Owing to his impressive performance, he was made the skipper of the Indian ODI side for the first time in 2017. He continued to lead the team intermittently when Virat Kholi isn’t available
    • Sharma scored five centuries during the 2019 World Cup tournament, which is a record of its kind
    • Thus far, Sharma has won five IPL titles as the captain of the Mumbai Indians team and is one of the highest run-scorers in the history of the tournament
    • Known for his effortless stroke-playing capabilities, he holds the record for being the only batsman to have scored three ODI double centuries. Sharma is also one of the few players to have scored a century in all three forms of international cricket
    • Sharma was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2020


    Before you go ...
    • His batting prowess has earned him the nickname Hitman among his fans as well as peers

    Last Updated: 26/07/2021

    Rohit Sharma News

    • Zaheer Khan, now the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants, supports the impact player rule in the IPL. He believes it helps young Indian players and enhances Indian cricket. Although the rule has received mixed reactions from players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Zaheer underscores its role in providing significant opportunities for uncapped players and genuine all-rounders.
    • Jay Shah, the outgoing BCCI secretary, is set to become the youngest ICC chairman at 35. His tenure was marked by equal focus on men's and women's cricket, positioning the BCCI as an exemplary body. Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council from December 1. Sachin Tendulkar and other cricket luminaries have extended their best wishes to him.
    • Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal have advanced in the ICC Test rankings, with Kohli now in eighth and Jaiswal in seventh, while Rohit Sharma has slipped to the sixth position. England's Joe Root remains the top-ranked batter. In bowling, Ravichandran Ashwin retains the top spot, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja also maintaining their positions.
    • Senior batter Virat Kohli praised Shikhar Dhawan as one of India's most reliable openers following Dhawan's retirement announcement. Kohli highlighted Dhawan's impact on Indian cricket, thanking him for his fearless performances and enduring legacy. The former skipper acknowledged Dhawan's significant role in India's successes, emphasizing their strong bond on and off the field. Dhawan's impressive international career included 24 centuries and a pivotal role in India's Champions Trophy victory in 2013.
    • New economy has caught the eye of players, many of whom are looking beyond endorsements and taking up investor or founder roles. Dhoni acquired a stake in Bluestone, and Sachin Tendulkar is set to launch a sports shoe brand. Other players, including Yuvraj Singh and Hardik Pandya, are also active in the business space, moving beyond traditional endorsements to equity deals.
    • Rohit Sharma acknowledged the support of Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah in leading India to a T20 World Cup win. Celebrating the victory as a national triumph, Sharma shared his pragmatic approach to selecting bats and expressed his unwavering ambition for more titles with the Indian cricket team.
    • At the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24, Rohit Sharma was named 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', and Rahul Dravid received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'. Other significant achievements included Virat Kohli as 'Men's ODI Batter of the Year' and Mohammed Shami as 'ODI Bowler of the Year'. Celebrations highlighted Indian cricket's recent successes.
    • Rohit Sharma's strong showing in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka has propelled him to the second spot in the ICC ODI rankings for batters. Despite India's 0-2 series defeat, Rohit amassed 157 runs. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli hold the third and fourth spots, respectively. Kuldeep Yadav remains India's highest-ranked bowler at fourth, while pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are also in the top ten. India continues to lead the ODI team rankings, followed by Australia and South Africa.
    • Beverage maker Coca-Cola has signed Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker for a one-year endorsement deal worth Rs 1.5 crore for its Thums Up cola, according to executives directly aware of the developments. This deal marks one of the biggest endorsements for Bhaker, significantly increasing her fee from Rs 25 lakh per deal to Rs 1.5 crore.
    • On Wednesday, Sri Lanka made history by defeating India in an ODI series for the first time in 27 years. They won the third ODI by 110 runs, clinching the series 2-0.
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