Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

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Personal Information

Full NameRohit Gurunath Sharma
BornApril 30, 1987, Nagpur
Age38 Y
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Batting StyleRight hand Batsman
Bowling StyleRight Arm Offbreak Bowler
Playing RoleBatting
Jersey Number45
DebutJune 23, 2007
Retirement

Family

Father - Gurunath Sharma, Mother - Purnima Sharma, Wife - Ritika Sajdeh, Daughter- Samaira Sharma, Brother - Vishal Sharma, Son - Ahaan Sharma

Rohit Sharma Player Profile

Rohit Sharma is widely recognized as one of most talented and successful batsmen in world of cricket. His graceful stroke play and ability to score big runs have established him as force to be reckoned with on international stage. This article aims to delve into Rohit Sharma biography – personal and professional life, shedding light on family, age, career info as well as impressive records and statistics.

Rohit Sharma Family Background:

Rohit Sharma was born on April 30, 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He comes from middle-class family. His father Gurunath Sharma worked as caretaker for one transport firm while his mother Purnima Sharma was homemaker.

Age and Early Life:

At present, Rohit Sharma is 35 years old. From early age, he had displayed immense promise in cricket and was identified as exceptional talent during his school days. Recognizing his potential, he was enrolled at the prestigious Swami Vivekanand International School where he honed his skills under expert guidance.

Rohit Sharma Career Information:

Sharma’s professional cricket journey began at the tender age of 16 when he made his debut for the senior Mumbai team during the 2006-2007 Ranji Trophy season. Impressively enough, he scored a century in that maiden appearance itself – offering glimpses of what lay ahead. Consistent performances in domestic cricket paved the way for him to represent the Indian national team from 2007 onwards.

IPL Career

Rohit’s IPL journey began in 2008 when he was signed by the Deccan Chargers. He played crucial role in their championship-winning campaign that year.

However, it was after joining the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2011 that Rohit’s IPL career truly flourished. Appointed as captain midway through the 2013 season, he led MI to unprecedented success. Under his leadership, MI claimed five IPL titles (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020), making them one of most successful franchises in tournament history.

Renowned for his elegant stroke play and ability to time shots effortlessly, he has amassed several individual records throughout his IPL journey. He holds multiple records including being one of the highest run-scorer among all players in IPL history at this time.

Undoubtedly, Rohit Sharma has left permanent mark on the world of cricket. The elegant stroke play, impeccable timing and consistent performances of Rohit make him formidable opponent for any bowling attack. With numerous records under his belt and no signs of slowing down, fans around globe eagerly anticipate witnessing more magic from these extraordinary talent as he continues scaling new heights in career.

Teams

India
India Blue
India Under-19s
Mumbai
Mumbai Cricket Association XI
Deccan Charges
India Green
Mumbai Indians
India A
West Zone
India Red
Indian Board President's XI
Mumbai Under-19s
Mumbai Cricket Association President's XI

Rohit Gurunath Sharma Career Stats

Batting & Fielding
Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct
Tests 67 116 10 4301 212 40.57 7538 57.05 12 18 473 88 68
ODIs 273 265 36 11168 264 48.76 12034 92.80 32 58 1045 344 97
T20Is 159 151 19 4231 121* 32.05 3003 140.89 5 32 383 205 65
FC 129 209 19 9318 309* 49.04 15230 61.18 29 38 1074 170 112
List A 344 332 44 13410 264 46.56 - - 35 71 - - 121
T20s 463 450 53 12248 121* 30.85 9058 135.21 8 82 1110 547 175
Bowling
Format Mat Inns Balls R Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
Tests 67 16 383 224 2 1/26 1/35 112.00 3.50 191.5 0 0 0
ODIs 273 40 610 533 9 2/27 2/27 59.22 5.24 67.7 0 0 0
T20Is 159 9 68 113 1 1/22 1/22 113.00 9.97 68.0 0 0 0
FC 129 70 2153 1154 24 4/41 5/85 48.08 3.21 89.7 1 0 0
List A 344 72 1384 1180 31 4/28 4/28 38.06 5.11 44.6 1 0 0
T20s 463 59 635 830 29 4/6 4/6 28.62 7.84 21.8 1 0 0

Debut / Last Matches

Test Matches
Debut 6 November, 2013
ODI Matches
Debut 23 June, 2007
T20I Matches
Debut 19  September, 2007
FC Matches
Debut 11 July, 2006
List A Matches
Debut 25 February, 2006
T20 Matches
Debut 03 April, 2007

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