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'''Rohit Sharma''' (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in all formats. Widely regarded as one of the most elegant and destructive openers in modern cricket, Rohit is known for holding the record for the highest individual score in ODIs — 264 runs. | '''Rohit Sharma''' (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in all formats. Widely regarded as one of the most elegant and destructive openers in modern cricket, Rohit is known for holding the record for the highest individual score in ODIs — 264 runs. | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Rohit was born in Bansod, Nagpur. He was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali due to his family's limited finances. His cricket journey began at a camp organized by the BCCI in 1999, where his talent was spotted. | Rohit was born in Bansod, Nagpur. He was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali due to his family's limited finances. His cricket journey began at a camp organized by the BCCI in 1999, where his talent was spotted. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
He studied at Swami Vivekanand International School, where cricket coach Dinesh Lad supported his early training. | He studied at Swami Vivekanand International School, where cricket coach Dinesh Lad supported his early training. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Rohit made his debut in first-class cricket for Mumbai in 2006. He caught attention during the 2007 T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 50 against South Africa. | Rohit made his debut in first-class cricket for Mumbai in 2006. He caught attention during the 2007 T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 50 against South Africa. | ||
=== International Career === | === International Career === | ||
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* Test Debut: 6 November 2013 vs West Indies | * Test Debut: 6 November 2013 vs West Indies | ||
* T20I Debut: 19 September 2007 vs England | * T20I Debut: 19 September 2007 vs England | ||
He became a regular opener from 2013 and went on to smash three ODI double centuries. | He became a regular opener from 2013 and went on to smash three ODI double centuries. | ||
=== Captaincy === | === Captaincy === | ||
Rohit has captained India to Asia Cup titles in 2018 and led Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies — 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. | Rohit has captained India to Asia Cup titles in 2018 and led Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies — 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. | ||
He was officially appointed full-time captain across formats in 2022. | He was officially appointed full-time captain across formats in 2022. | ||
== Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
* Only player with three double centuries in ODIs | * Only player with three double centuries in ODIs | ||
* Scored five centuries in a single World Cup (2019) — world record | * Scored five centuries in a single World Cup (2019) — world record | ||
* Fastest T20I century by an Indian (35 balls) | * Fastest T20I century by an Indian (35 balls) | ||
* Recipient of Arjuna Award (2015), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2020), Padma Shri (2020) | * Recipient of Arjuna Award (2015), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2020), Padma Shri (2020) | ||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
* Most centuries in T20Is (5) | * Most centuries in T20Is (5) | ||
* Most sixes by an Indian in international cricket | * Most sixes by an Indian in international cricket | ||
* First cricketer to score a century in all three formats at a single venue (Eden Gardens) | * First cricketer to score a century in all three formats at a single venue (Eden Gardens) | ||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh in 2015. The couple has a daughter, Samaira. He is also an animal rights supporter and WWF-India Rhino Ambassador. | Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh in 2015. The couple has a daughter, Samaira. He is also an animal rights supporter and WWF-India Rhino Ambassador. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Indian cricketers]]] | |||
[[Category:Cricketers from Maharashtra]] | |||
[[Category:Mumbai Indians cricketers]] | |||
[[Category:Indian cricket captains]] | |||
[[Category:Recipients of the Arjuna Award]] | |||
[[Category:Recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna]] | |||
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in sports]] | |||
[[Category:1987 births]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | |||
Revision as of 15:27, 3 August 2025
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| Born | 30 April 1987 (age 38) Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2007 – Present |
| Known for | Double Centuries in ODIs, Calm Captaincy, Elegant Batting |
| Notable works | 264 vs Sri Lanka, Leading India to Asia Cup Titles |
| Awards | Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri |
| Spouse(s) | Ritika Sajdeh |
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Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in all formats. Widely regarded as one of the most elegant and destructive openers in modern cricket, Rohit is known for holding the record for the highest individual score in ODIs — 264 runs.
Early Life
Rohit was born in Bansod, Nagpur. He was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali due to his family's limited finances. His cricket journey began at a camp organized by the BCCI in 1999, where his talent was spotted.
Education
He studied at Swami Vivekanand International School, where cricket coach Dinesh Lad supported his early training.
Career
Rohit made his debut in first-class cricket for Mumbai in 2006. He caught attention during the 2007 T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 50 against South Africa.
International Career
- ODI Debut: 23 June 2007 vs Ireland
- Test Debut: 6 November 2013 vs West Indies
- T20I Debut: 19 September 2007 vs England
He became a regular opener from 2013 and went on to smash three ODI double centuries.
Captaincy
Rohit has captained India to Asia Cup titles in 2018 and led Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies — 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
He was officially appointed full-time captain across formats in 2022.
Achievements
- Only player with three double centuries in ODIs
- Scored five centuries in a single World Cup (2019) — world record
- Fastest T20I century by an Indian (35 balls)
- Recipient of Arjuna Award (2015), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2020), Padma Shri (2020)
Records
- Most centuries in T20Is (5)
- Most sixes by an Indian in international cricket
- First cricketer to score a century in all three formats at a single venue (Eden Gardens)
Personal Life
Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh in 2015. The couple has a daughter, Samaira. He is also an animal rights supporter and WWF-India Rhino Ambassador.
References
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