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| known_for = Highest ODI score (264), multiple double centuries, IPL-winning captain | | known_for = Highest ODI score (264), multiple double centuries, IPL-winning captain | ||
| awards = Arjuna Award (2015), Khel Ratna Award (2020), ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2019) | | awards = Arjuna Award (2015), Khel Ratna Award (2020), ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2019) | ||
}}'''Rohit Gurunath Sharma''' is an Indian international cricketer. He plays as a right-handed top-order batter for Mumbai in domestic cricket while representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest limited-overs batters and holds multiple world records which include his highest individual score of 264 in ODIs and his record of three double centuries in ODI cricket. | }}'''Rohit Gurunath Sharma''' is an Indian international cricketer. He plays as a right-handed top-order batter for Mumbai in domestic cricket while representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest limited-overs batters and holds multiple world records which include his highest individual score of 264 in ODIs and his record of three double centuries in ODI cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |title= "Rohit Sharma Reveals Origins Of His Nickname 'The Hitman'|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-nickname-hitman/|website =Cricketer Addictor||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Rohit Sharma |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/rohit-sharma-34102|website =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{Cite web |title= IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma becomes first player to score 5 T20I centuries | |||
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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Rohit Sharma was born in 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His parents lived in Dombivli but he stayed with his grandparents and relatives in Borivali, Mumbai because his family had financial problems. His father Gurunath Sharma worked as a caretaker in a transport company while his mother Purnima Sharma came from Visakhapatnam. | Rohit Sharma was born in 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His parents lived in Dombivli but he stayed with his grandparents and relatives in Borivali, Mumbai because his family had financial problems. His father Gurunath Sharma worked as a caretaker in a transport company while his mother Purnima Sharma came from Visakhapatnam.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Forthcoming attraction | ||
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He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and joined a cricket camp in 1999 with the support of his uncle. His coach Dinesh Lad discovered his batting skills and used them to help him obtain a scholarship at Swami Vivekanand International School which provided him with professional training that led to his success in school competitions. | He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and joined a cricket camp in 1999 with the support of his uncle. His coach Dinesh Lad discovered his batting skills and used them to help him obtain a scholarship at Swami Vivekanand International School which provided him with professional training that led to his success in school competitions.<ref>{{Cite web |title= The untold story of Rohit Sharma... | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Rohit Sharma has transformed from his beginnings as a domestic cricket player to achieve success as an international cricketer and captain. His ability to play elegant shots and score multiple centuries has made him a vital player for Indian cricket during his successful career in all three cricket formats. | Rohit Sharma has transformed from his beginnings as a domestic cricket player to achieve success as an international cricketer and captain. His ability to play elegant shots and score multiple centuries has made him a vital player for Indian cricket during his successful career in all three cricket formats.<ref>{{Cite web |title= West Zone won by 3 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) | ||
|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/deodhar-trophy-2005-06-238755/central-zone-vs-west-zone-264826/full-scorecard|website =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
===Domestic Career=== | ===Domestic Career=== | ||
Sharma started his List A career in 2005 when he played for West Zone during the Deodhar Trophy and achieved recognition through his exceptional 142-run performance. He made his first-class debut in 2006 for India A and later for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, where he scored 205 against Gujarat. He became a key player for Mumbai cricket because he played main batting positions in the team and he took charge of domestic matches as captain. | Sharma started his List A career in 2005 when he played for West Zone during the Deodhar Trophy and achieved recognition through his exceptional 142-run performance. He made his first-class debut in 2006 for India A and later for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, where he scored 205 against Gujarat. He became a key player for Mumbai cricket because he played main batting positions in the team and he took charge of domestic matches as captain.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Vidyut and Rao power South to big win | ||
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===International Career=== | ===International Career=== | ||
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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
Rohit Sharma married his longtime girlfriend Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015. The couple has two children, a daughter born in 2018 and a son born in 2024. Sharma practices Sahaj Marg meditation while he keeps a healthy life balance throughout his cricket career. | Rohit Sharma married his longtime girlfriend Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015. The couple has two children, a daughter born in 2018 and a son born in 2024. Sharma practices Sahaj Marg meditation while he keeps a healthy life balance throughout his cricket career.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh wedding Pictures | ||
|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/rohit-sharma-ritika-sajdeh-wedding-pictures-5117-slide-35293|website =International Business Machine||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||