When you talk about cricket, you instantly get clicked towards the name of the “Hitman” of Indian cricket immediately comes to mind… Yes, I am talking about Rohit Sharma, one of the most famous Indian cricketers and the current captain of the Indian cricket team and the Gem of Mumbai Indians.
Who is Rohit Sharma?
Rohit Sharma is one of the most famous Indian cricketers around the world and the Star Player of the Indian Cricket Team. He is the “Hitman” of Indian cricket. Also, people love him for his elegant and different batting style, and very famously leadership qualities due to the fact that he is chosen for the position of Caption in the Indian Cricket Team. He has a long and inspiring journey in cricket , from playing gully cricket to performing so well in ODIs, T20s, and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Physical Stats of Rohit Sharma
- Date of Birth: April 30, 1987 (37 years old as per 2024)
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 meter)
- Weight: Approximately around 75 kg (as per reports present online)
- Bowling Style: Right handed bowler
- Batting Style: Right handed batsman
Education & Early life of Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma completed his education in Mumbai. He completed his schooling from the Swami Vivekananda International School in Mumbai itself, and also from here he began his cricketing journey. He later came under the mentorship of Dinesh Lad, a very famous cricket coach. Rohit Sharma completed his undergraduate studies at Rizvi College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Mumbai. His cricket career took off in 2005 when he made his domestic cricket debut, which was a game changing time for Rohit, and also the beginning of his journey into the international cricketing world.
Rohit Sharma’s Career
Rohit Sharma’s cricket journey shows his great talent and hard work towards Cricket:
- Domestic Debut:
Rohit Sharma marked his first debut in the match which was for the West Zone in the Duleep Trophy in the year 2009. He scored an impressive score of 142 runs against North Zone, and marked himself in the zone of international cricket.
- International Debut:
He also made his international debut in the year 2007 in an ODI against the team Ireland. Although he did not get the bat in his debut match, but his presence in the team became remarkable. .
- Game Changing Performance of Rohit:
In 2013, Rohit Sharma scored a historic record of 264 runs against Sri Lanka in an ODI at Kolkata, from where he started getting the title on his name as the world class batsman.
- IPL Journey:
Rohit Sharma began his IPL career in the year 2008 and he also joined the Mumbai Indians team in the year 2011. He became the team’s captain of MI and led his team to many IPL victories in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020,which made Mumbai Indians one of the most successful IPL team.
National Awards and Titles :
- Arjuna Award (2015):
Rohit Sharma got this award for his outstanding achievements on Indian level as well as at international level in the field of cricket.
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2020):
This award is India’s highest sporting honor and it is not at all easy to get one, but Rohit Sharma got this award too.
- ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2019 was also won by him:
He Also got this title for his amazing performances in ODI matches and he was so remarkable that nobody was like him.
- ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year:
Recognized in the years 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023. He has great leadership skills which benefited his team so much.
- Won the title for ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Decade (2011–2020):
Because of Rohit Sharma and his contributions towards his team and cricket his team got the title for the best team of the decade.
- Won the title for the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Decade (2011–2020):
His amazing performance led to various victories for his team which was the reason behind this title for his team.
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2022):
Rohit Sharma earned this title for his outstanding performance during India’s tour of England in the year 2021.
Rohit Sharma’s Net Worth
Rohit Sharma is one of the very famous and the richest Indian cricketers. His net worth is still not confirmed by him, but as per the reports present online it is to be approximately ₹214 crore. Despite leaving the T20I cricket match series, he still remains a cricketing star Typically described as the Hitman, and an inspiration for fans around the world.
Conclusion
Rohit Sharma is one of the most famous, loved and successful Indian cricketers. Currently serving as the captain of the Indian team of Cricket, he is also the star player and captain of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. qHis personality and success gave him a new name, the “Hitman,” for his fabulous battingand brilliance and accurate and idealistic leadership qualities which have earned him a special place in the hearts of cricket fans. With a remarkable career and a net worth of ₹214 crore, Rohit Sharma is a Idol for many Cricket fans..
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