Rohit Sharma is an Indian cricketer who represents India in the international cricket games. He was also captain and vice-captain of many internationals. Since his parents were financially weak, he grew up under the tutelage of his grandparents and uncles. Rohit has many records to his name. One of his greatest accomplishments was scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka in a one-day game in 2014. The killer had started his career as a bowler (off-spinner).

Born name

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

nickname

Hitman

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

nationality

training

Rohit Sharma went to Swami Vivekanand International School , suggested by his cricket coach Dinesh Lad for the superior cricket opportunities. Since his family could not afford the school fees, he received a scholarship from the school.

occupation

Professional cricketer

family

• Father – Gurunath Sharma (caretaker of a transport company)
• Mutter – Purnima Sharma
• Siblings – Vishal Sharma (Older Brother)

Manager

Rohit Sharma is represented by Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment.

Bowling Style

Break out right arm

hitting style

right-handed

Rolle

Batsman (and part-time bowler)

Shirt Number

45

Build

Average

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm

weight

74 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Rohit Sharma has dated

1. Ritika Sajdeh(2015-Present) – In April 2015, he drove his girlfriend Ritika Sajdeh from Borivali Sports Club to kneel with a solitaire ring just after midnight. Borivali Sports Club is very special to him as he started his cricket journey at the club at the age of 11. At the time they got engaged they had been together for about 6 years. They met for the first time at the commercial shoot. He was 20 years old at the time and Yuvraj Singh had advised him to stay away from Ritika as she was his sister. Rohit assured that he had just come to greet him. But during filming, she offered to help him when he messed up his lines. That was the beginning of their friendship. In December 2015, they were married in a lavish wedding ceremony at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. The wedding ceremony was attended by the leading cricketers and other celebrities.

race/ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Bart
• Elegant hitting style

brand promotion

Rohit Sharma has a lucrative endorsement deal CEAT in which case he needs to put the company sticker on his racquet.

In February 2016, he was also appointed global ambassador for the Japanese car manufacturer. Nissan . He has also endorsed the luxury watch brand, Hublot .

He has also appeared in the following TV commercials

• OPPO F7
• Restless Action Drink
• Walk around
• Navision
• Aristocrat (popular luggage brand) alongside national teammate Ravichandran Ashwin

Known for

• Considered one of the most prolific opening batsmen in ODI cricket. He has managed to smash more than 15 centuries, which include enormous double barrels.
• Served as captain of the Mumbai Indians IPL team. He has managed to lead his team to multiple IPL titles.

First test match

In November 2013, Rohit made his Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He went on to tally 177 in the debut innings as his side raged to a win by one innings and 51 carries.

First ODI match

In June 2007, Sharma made his first appearance against ODI Ireland in Belfast. However, he didn’t get an opportunity to hit.

First T20I match

In September 2007, he made his T20 debut in the ICC World Twenty20 against England . This was the eventful match in which Yuvraj Singh defeated Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in an over.

Personal trainer

Rohit Sharma works hard in the gym to bring his fitness levels to match the high standards set by national team captain Virat Kohli. Sharma’s routine at the gym is a mix of weightlifting exercises and bodyweight exercises like push-ups.

When it comes to weightlifting, he focuses on big Olympic lifts, machine exercises like machine rows, and regular exercises like squats. He’s also working on strengthening his core, which helps him hit long and big shots.

Rohit Sharma favorite things

• Essen – Aloo Paratha
• Street Food – Sev Puri and Pav Bhaji

Rohit Sharma facts

1. Since his father did not earn much, he grew up with his grandparents in Borivali, where he also lived with his uncles. He only visited his parents on weekends.
2. In 1999 he joined a cricket camp with his uncle and paid his dues.
3. In November 2014, he became the first cricketer to score over 250 runs in an ODI match. He went on to score 264 against Sri Lanka in that match.
4. In 2017 he became the first batsman in ODI cricket to score three double centuries.
5. He would have made his Test debut in February 2010 against a tour of South Africa, but twisted his left foot trying to catch a ball during a training session. About 3 years later he made his debut.
6. He is the first IPL captain to have led his team to three IPL titles.
7. In the 2013 season he had the opportunity to captain the Mumbai Indians in the IPL after regular captain Ricky Ponting was suspended due to his poor form.
8. Despite being known as one of the best limited edition hitters, he started his career as an off-spinner. In his early Ranji career, he played as an all-rounder.
9. He is the first player in the IPL to win a century and has a hat-trick of wickets.
10. He considers his hat-trick against Mumbai Indians for Deccan Chargers in the 2009 IPL season to be one of his greatest cricket accomplishments.
11. Rohit is the first player to hit 16 sixes in an ODI inning. He is also the first player to hit 33 fours in an inning.
12. In late 2017, he became the first player to hit 66 sixes in a year.
13. When he scored at 106 against South Africa, Dharamsala became the second Indian player to score centuries in all three formats in a T20 match. Suresh Raina was the first player to accomplish this feat.
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