Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | 12th Standard |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Rohit Sharma
12/10/2026
Rohit Sharma has told the Mumbai Cricket Association that he will be available to play for Mumbai from 24 December, ahead of the 2026-27 Vijay Hazare Trophy. The move follows a BCCI directive requiring centrally contracted players to appear in domestic cricket when not on national duty, ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
30/09/2026
Rohit Sharma passed 12,000 runs in ODI cricket during a match in Guwahati against West Indies. The innings was part of a high-scoring series in which several batting records fell.
20/07/2026
Rohit Sharma scored 138 off 110 balls in India's defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord's. Some had speculated the match could be his last for India, but he afterwards dismissed the retirement talk and said his focus remained on representing the country.
30/05/2025
Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in IPL history during the 2025 IPL Eliminator against Gujarat Titans. In the same match, he also crossed 7,000 career IPL runs, becoming only the second batter in the league to reach that milestone.
07/05/2025
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket and confirmed that he would continue representing India in ODIs. The announcement came after India had already won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier in 2025, where he led the team to the title.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
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| Name earned | Hitman |
| Note | The nickname Shana was given to him by Zaheer Khan. He is the former captain of the India national cricket team in all formats and still plays ODIs for India and for Mumbai in domestic cricket. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Colour | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Rizvi College, Mumbai |
| Note | He is a college drop-out. |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Eggetarian |
| Address | A 4 BHK apartment in Ahuja Towers, Worli, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 13/12/2015 |
Family
| Father | Gurunath Sharma (worked as a caretaker of a transport firm storehouse) |
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| Mother | Purnima Sharma (belongs to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Siblings | Vishal Sharma (younger) (cricketer) |
| Spouse | Ritika Sajdeh (sports manager) |
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Career
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| Domestic/State Team | Mumbai, Mumbai Indians | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Dinesh Lad | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm off spin | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull | ||||||
| Favourite Batting Drill | Straight down the ground | ||||||
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| Bowler | Harbhajan Singh | ||||
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer | ||||
| Clothing Brand | Diesel | ||||
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| Cuisine | Chinese | ||||
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| Car | Aston Martin | ||||
| Hotel | Long Beach Golf & Spa Resort, Mauritius | ||||
| Travel Destination | New York |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rohit moved to Dombivali, Mumbai, at 1½ years old. | |
| 2. Due to financial struggles, he lived with his grandparents in Borivali, playing 'Galli Cricket.' | |
| 3. He left college to pursue cricket after attending Rizvi College in Mumbai. | |
| 4. At age 11, he joined a local cricket club in Borivali during summer and played as an off-spin bowler. | |
| 5. Dinesh Lad discovered his cricket talent and helped him get a scholarship to Swami Vivekanand International School. | |
| 6. Initially a tailender, his coach recognized his batting potential and promoted him in the batting order. | |
| 7. While not selected for the Under-16 trial, he excelled in Mumbai's selection trials. | |
| 8. Rohit scored a career-changing century in an inter-school match, opening for the first time. | |
| 9. Former cricketer Vasoo Paranjape played a crucial role in Rohit's selection for U-17 teams. | |
| 10. In 2004, Rohit's talent shone in Mumbai, leading to a cricket scholarship. | |
| 11. His List A debut in 2005 showcased his talent with notable achievements in the Deodhar Trophy. | |
| 12. He led Mumbai to victory with an unbeaten century in a T20 tournament. | |
| 13. Rohit debuted in First Class cricket for India A in July 2006. | |
| 14. His impressive Ranji debut in 2006-07 season included scoring 205 runs. | |
| 15. He achieved a record Ranji score of 309 against Gujarat in 2009. | |
| 16. After Agarkar's retirement, Rohit captained the Mumbai Ranji team. | |
| 17. In 2008, he was selected by Deccan Chargers in the IPL auction before moving to Mumbai Indians by 2011. | |
| 18. Rohit led Mumbai Indians to multiple IPL victories. | |
| 19. His only IPL century came in 2012 with an unbeaten 109. | |
| 20. Rohit is an eggetarian with a unique food preference story. | |
| 21. His Test debut coincided with Tendulkar's retirement series in 2013. | |
| 22. He has endorsements from various brands and is known as the 'Hitman.' | |
| 23. Gavaskar compared his batting style to Sehwag and Richards. | |
| 24. Rohit is involved in animal welfare and conservation initiatives. | |
| 25. He joined an anti-poaching initiative in Kenya in 2015. | |
| 26. Rohit's forgetfulness was revealed by Kohli in 2017. | |
| 27. His mother tongue is Telugu. | |
| 28. He is a devout believer in Lord Ganesha. | |
| 29. Rohit once bunked school to meet Sehwag. | |
| 30. He is a Real Madrid Football Club enthusiast. | |
| 31. Rohit enjoys sleeping. | |
| 32. He would have pursued real estate if not for cricket. | |
| 33. Hardik Pandya succeeded him as Mumbai Indians' captain in 2024. | |
| 34. In 2024, he celebrated the T20 World Cup victory uniquely. | |
| 35. Rohit retired from Test cricket in 2025 but clarified he will not retire from ODIs | |
| 36. He is set to host a family-focused television show, 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma,' on Sony Entertainment Television from September 2026. |
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