Rohit Sharma is an Indian international cricketer and one of the most destructive opening batters in modern cricket. Popularly known as “Hitman,” Sharma is a right-handed top-order batter renowned for his effortless timing, six-hitting ability, and record-breaking performances in limited-overs cricket.
Born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Rohit made his international debut in 2007 and has since become one of India’s most successful captains and batters. He is the only player to score three double centuries in ODIs and holds the world record for the highest individual ODI score (264).
Rohit retired from Test cricket in May 2025, ending a solid red-ball career, and later announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after leading India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title. As of 2026, he continues to represent India in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma Records and Achievements
Rohit Sharma holds numerous world records across formats. He has scored 50 international centuries — 12 in Tests, 33 in ODIs, and 5 in T20Is. He is the leading six-hitter in international cricket and one of the most feared openers in white-ball formats.
He made history by scoring five centuries in a single Cricket World Cup (2019), finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 648 runs, and winning the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award. He also holds the record for the most centuries in Cricket World Cups (7).
As captain, Rohit achieved rare success by leading India to the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the first captain to reach the finals of all ICC tournaments. Under his leadership, India also won the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups.
In the IPL, Rohit is regarded as one of the greatest captains in league history, leading the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles.
Rohit Sharma Career Stats
Rohit Sharma enjoyed a long and impactful international career across all formats.
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 67 | 4,301 | 12 | 18 |
| ODIs | 279 | 11,516 | 33 | 61 |
| T20Is | 159 | 4,231 | 5 | 32 |
Rohit Sharma’s Personal Life
Rohit Sharma was born into a Marathi-Telugu family and was raised in Mumbai due to financial constraints during his early years. He was discovered and groomed by coach Dinesh Lad, who played a crucial role in shaping his batting career.
He married his longtime partner, Ritika Sajdeh, in December 2015. The couple has two children – a daughter born in 2018 and a son born in 2024. Rohit is known to follow the Sahaj Marg meditation practice and often speaks about mental balance and calmness.
Off the field, he is actively involved in animal welfare and environmental causes, serving as a WWF-India Rhino Ambassador.
Rohit Sharma IPL Career and Earnings
Rohit Sharma began his IPL journey with the Deccan Chargers before joining the Mumbai Indians in 2011. As MI captain, he led the franchise to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), making him the joint most successful IPL captain alongside MS Dhoni.
He has scored over 7,000 IPL runs, making him the second-highest run scorer in IPL history. Rohit has also been among the top earners in the league, with combined IPL salaries and endorsements placing him among India’s richest cricketers.
Beyond cricket, Rohit has invested in startups and launched cricket academies while maintaining high-value endorsement deals with brands like CEAT, Adidas, and Hublot.
FAQs
Q. What is Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score?
A. His highest ODI score is 264, the highest individual score in ODI history.
Q. How many IPL titles has Rohit Sharma won as captain?
A. Rohit Sharma has won five IPL titles as captain of the Mumbai Indians.
Q. When did Rohit Sharma retire from Test cricket?
A. Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in May 2025.
Q. Is Rohit Sharma still playing international cricket?
A. As of 2026, Rohit Sharma continues to play ODI cricket for India.
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