Rohit Sharma
CricketerBirth DetailsApril 30, 1987 | Nagpur
NationalityIndian
LeagueSportsperson
EducationRizvi College (Dropout)
Rohit Sharma’s Journey so far ...
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- 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
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- His batting prowess has earned him the nickname Hitman among his fans as well as peers
Last Updated: 26/07/2021
Rohit Sharma News
- Rohit Sharma and co stuck in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl disrupts travel plans for team IndiaThe Indian cricket team's return home has been delayed by Hurricane Beryl. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team recently won the T20 World Cup. The hurricane, classified as a Category 4 storm, has prompted the Bridgetown airport to plan for an evening shutdown. Consequently, the team's travel plans have been disrupted, and arrangements for a charter flight are underway.
- New head coach to take charge from Sri Lanka series: Jay ShahThe Indian cricket team will have a new head coach for the upcoming limited-overs series in Sri Lanka starting later this month, according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah. While Shah did not reveal the successor to the outgoing Rahul Dravid, former opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to take on the role. The Cricket Advisory Committee has conducted interviews for the job and has shortlisted Gambhir and former India women's coach W V Raman.
- Jasprit Bumrah: The boom that won India the World CupJasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance was instrumental in India's ICC T20 World Cup victory, showcasing his dominance with 15 wickets and an economy rate of 4.17. His crucial role, supported by key players like Kuldeep Yadav and Suryakumar Yadav, highlighted the team's collective effort and strategic selections.
- Retirement benefit: Timely departure of big guns gives space to groom players for 2026 WCFinding replacements for these three match-winners in the playing eleven is bound to take time. But the transition phase will start as early as next week when a second-string Indian team faces Zimbabwe in five T20Is from July 6. Hardik Pandya, who has been rested from the series, is expected to succeed Rohit as the T20I skipper and will be tracking the progress of the fringe players during his well-deserved break.
- Gautam Gambhir's first reaction on India's T20 World Cup triumph and Rohit & Kohli's retirementFormer cricketer Gautam Gambhir visited Lord Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati. He paid his visit a day after Indian Cricket Team won ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 defeating South Africa in the final by 7 runs. He said that the team made entire country happy. On retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, he said what is the better way to say good bye than winning a world cup.Gautam Gambhir's first reaction on India's T20 World Cup triumph and Rohit & Kohli's retirement
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Ravindra Jadeja joins Rohit, Kohli in announcing T20I retirement, pens emotional farewell noteIndia's T20 World Cup-winning all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has joined Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in retiring from the T20 format. Expressing his gratitude, Jadeja announced his departure from T20 internationals, reflecting on his career and commitment to giving his best for the country. He mentioned that winning the T20 World Cup was the pinnacle of his T20 International career and thanked fans for their support in an Instagram post.Ravindra Jadeja joins Rohit, Kohli in announcing T20I retirement, pens emotional farewell noteRavindra Jadeja joins Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in announcing retirement from T20 internationalsRavindra Jadeja retirement: India's T20 World Cup-winning all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has retired from the T20 format, joining Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in stepping away from this version of the game. Jadeja expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post, reflecting on his career and dedication to representing his country.'End of an era': Mohammed Shami congratulates Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for ending T20I careers on highRohit's leadership skills in the tournament, fine rotation of bowlers and Virat's ability to overcome a lean patch and deliver when it mattered the most helped Men in Blue in in ending their 11-year-long ICC trophy drought. Both also announced their retirement from the short format after winning the trophy.T20 World Cup 2024 Champions: PM Modi dials Indian cricket team; talks to Kohli, Rohit and DravidPrime Minister Narendra Modi dialled the Indian cricketers on June 30 and congratulated them for winning the T20 WC 2024. He congratulated Rohit Sharma for his splendid captaincy and appreciated his T20 career. He lauded Virat Kohli for his innings in the final and his contribution to Indian cricket. PM Modi appreciated Hardik Pandya for his final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his catch. He also talked highly of Jasprit Bumrah’s contribution. The PM also thanked Rahul Dravid for his contribution to Indian cricket.T20 World Cup 2024 Champions: PM Modi dials Indian cricket team; talks to Kohli, Rohit and DravidT20 WC highlights: USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brillianceWhile India strengthened their position as one of the true behemoths of the modern game with their embarrassment of riches in terms of talent, and an unerring determination to win, the others too, with their extremely high standard of cricket, contributed handsomely in making it an unforgettable tournament.Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped Indian cricket's success: PM Modi as he congratulates Team India on T20 WC winPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to coach Rahul Dravid and the Indian cricket team for their historic T20 World Cup 2024 victory over South Africa in Barbados. Modi praised Dravid's coaching tenure, noting his transformative impact on Indian cricket with dedication, strategic insights, and nurturing talent. Under Dravid's guidance, India achieved milestones like reaching the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals and being runners-up in the ODI World Cup 2023 and World Test Championship 2023. Modi commended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's leadership, highlighting their contributions to India's success in securing their second T20 World Cup title.Whenever he has ball in hands, he tends to create magic: Rohit Sharma lauds Jasprit BumrahIndia skipper Rohit Sharma praised Jasprit Bumrah for his magical performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, where Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for taking 15 wickets at a miserly economy of 4.17. In the final, India, led by Virat Kohli's 76 and Axar Patel's quick 47, posted 176/7. South Africa fought back with Heinrich Klaasen's 52, but Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya's stellar bowling secured India's victory, ending their ICC trophy drought.Koi 'Ro-Ko' Na: In triumph and retirement, Rohit and Kohli stick togetherVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, embodying stark contrasts, have defined Indian cricket for over a decade. Their retirements from T20Is leave a void marked by Kohli's fiery intensity and Rohit's serene elegance. Despite different paths, mutual respect and iconic moments, like their World Cup triumph, bind them, creating enduring cricketing legends.Pandya feels India's T20 WC win is 'best farewell' team can give to Rohit Sharma, Virat KohliIndia's T20 World Cup 2024 victory marked a poignant farewell for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as both legends announced their retirement from T20Is. Rohit, the highest run-scorer in the format with 4231 runs, celebrated his second T20 World Cup win. Kohli, with 4188 T20I runs and a record 1292 in T20 World Cups, also bid adieu. Hardik Pandya called it the best farewell, praising their impact on Indian cricket. India's win ended an ICC trophy drought since 2013, securing victory over South Africa in a thrilling finale.It's going to take time to bridge the gap: BCCI Prez on India's T20 team without Rohit, ViratBCCI President Roger Binny anticipates it will take two to three years for India's T20 team to recover from the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Their departure follows India's victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought. Despite abundant talent in the IPL, Binny emphasizes the significant gap their absence will create in the national team.
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