Date of Birth: April 30, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Rohit Gurunath Sharma, born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, is a distinguished Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats. Known for his elegant batting style and remarkable ability to score big centuries, Rohit has established himself as one of the most prolific batsmen in modern cricket. He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in June 2007 and has since become an indispensable member of the squad. Rohit Sharma’s career took a significant turn when he was promoted to open the innings in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2013. This move proved to be a masterstroke as he went on to score multiple double centuries in ODIs, a feat unmatched by any other player. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit has been the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) since 2013, leading the team to five IPL titles under his captaincy. Off the field, Rohit is known for his philanthropic efforts and his love for wildlife conservation. He married Ritika Sajdeh in December 2015, and the couple has a daughter named Samaira Sharma, born in December 2018.
5 Interesting Facts about Rohit Sharma
1. Rohit Sharma is the only player in the world to have scored three double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
2. He holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI match, scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014.
3. Rohit Sharma has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, making them the most successful franchise in the history of the tournament.
4. He is the first player to score four centuries in T20 International (T20I) cricket.
5. Rohit Sharma is an avid wildlife enthusiast and has been associated with several conservation projects, including being a Rhino Ambassador for WWF India.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rohit Sharma
1. “No matter how talented you are or naturally gifted you are, there’s no substitute to hard work if you have to maintain standards.”
2. “For me, it is important to build good partnerships rather than score centuries. Once you have those partnerships, you will also get centuries.”
3. “The most important thing is to stay focused and keep working hard.”
4. “I love playing under pressure. In fact, if there’s no pressure, then I’m not in the perfect zone.”
5. “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of 2023, Rohit Sharma’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have one daughter, Samaira Sharma, born in December 2018.
Relevant Links
1. [Rohit Sharma – ESPN Cricinfo Profile](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/rohit-sharma-34102
2. [Rohit Sharma – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma
3. [Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking 264 – ICC](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/690599
