Rohit Sharma Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Nicknames	Hitman, Ro, Shaana (Given by Yuvraj Singh)
Profession	Cricketer
Date of Birth	30 April 1987
Age	36 Years
Birthplace	Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Family Cast	Hindu Brahmin
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Jersey Number	45(ICC), 45(IPL)
Hometown	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Family	– Father: Gurunath Sharma (Worked as a caretaker of a transportation company storehouse)
	– Mother: Purnima Sharma
	– Brother: Vishal Sharma (Younger)
Wife	Ritika Sajdeh
Daughter	Samaira
School	– Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College, Mumbai
	– Our Lady of Vailankanni High School, Mumbai
College	Did not attend
Educational Qualifications	12th standard
Coach/Mentor	Dinesh Lad
Religion	Hinduism
Address	A 4-BHK apartment in Ahuja Towers, Worli, Mumbai
Hobbies	Travelling, watching movies, playing table tennis & video games
Instagram	@rohitsharma45
Facebook	RohitSharmaOfficialPage
Twitter	@TrendsRohit

Physical Stats:

Details	Information
Height	173 cm (5’ 8”)
Weight	72 kg (159 lbs)
Body Measurements	– Chest: 40″
	– Waist: 31″
	– Biceps: 12″
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black

Rohit Sharma Family Background

Rohit Sharma was born in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, to parents Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma. Due to financial struggles, he spent his childhood with his grandparents in Borivali, Mumbai. His father worked as a caretaker of a transport firm storehouse, and the family faced many challenges.

Raised by his grandparents in Borivali and visiting his parents only on weekends, Rohit has a younger brother named Vishal Sharma. Rohit mother tongue is Telugu.

Rohit Sharma Wife

Rohit Sharma tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Ritika Sajdeh, on December 13, 2015. The couple welcomed their daughter Samaira on 30 December 2018. Ritika is a practitioner of the meditation technique Sahaj Marg.

Rohit Sharma Debut in International Cricket

• Test: November 06, 2013, vs West Indies at Kolkata
• ODI: June 23, 2007, vs Ireland at Belfast
• T20I: September 19, 2007, vs England at Durban

Records made by Rohit Sharma

• Highest individual score in an ODI match (264 runs).
• Shares the record for the most number of 6s in an ODI match (16 sixes) with AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle.
• Second Indian player after Suresh Raina to have scored a century in each of the 3 formats (Test, ODI, T20).
• Highest ODI score by a visiting batsman against Australia in Australia (171 runs).
• Third Indian player to score more than 1,000 runs against Australia in ODIs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
• During the 2019 World Cup, he broke records for the most number of World Cup centuries and highest run-scorer (648 runs).
• On 5 October 2019, he became the first batsman to score two centuries on debut as an opener.
• On 12 September 2023, Rohit scored 10,000 ODI runs during a match against Sri Lanka at the 2023 Asia Cup.
• On 11 October 2023, he recorded the most number of centuries in World Cup history.
• On 14 October 2023, became the only third batter to hit 300 sixes in ODIs during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

• Only batsman to hit three double centuries in ODI cricket.
• Fastest Indian opener to reach 4000 and 5000 ODI runs.
• Second leading run-scorer for India in T20 Internationals.
• Captain with the most T20I centuries (4) and most sixes by an Indian batsman in T20Is.
• Winner of 5 IPL trophies as the captain of Mumbai Indians.

Awards:

• Arjuna Award (2015)
• GQ Sportsman of the Year (2015)
• Included in ICC ODI Team of the Year: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
• ICC ODI Player of the Year (2019)
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2020)

Rohit Sharma per match Salary and Net Worth

• BCCI Salary: INR 7 crores (Retainer fee), INR 15 lakh per Test match, INR 6 lakh per ODI, INR 3 lakh per T20I.
• IPL: INR 16 crores
• Net Worth: INR 190 crores

Rohit Sharma Car Collection

• Skoda Laura (12.5 lakhs)
• Toyota Fortuner (32.5 lakhs)
• BMW X3 (61.9 lakhs)
• Mercedes GLS 400d (1.19 crores)
• BMW M5 (Formula One Edition) (173 lakhs)
• Lamborghini Urus SUV (315 lakhs)

Rohit Sharma House

• Resides in a 6000 sq. ft. apartment at Ahuja Towers, Mumbai.
• Purchased for INR 30 crores.

Career Journey:

Rohit’s cricketing journey began with his List A debut for West Zone in 2005. His breakthrough moment came with an unbeaten 142 in the Deodhar Trophy. He made his mark in domestic cricket, representing Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.

In 2007, Rohit made his international debut, and his career took flight with notable achievements, including being a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team. His prowess continued in ODIs, where he holds the record for the highest individual score (264) and three double centuries.

In Test cricket, Rohit’s debut in 2013 showcased his adaptability, and he has since become a key player. His leadership skills shone when he was appointed Test captain in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Rohit Sharma

1. What is Rohit Sharma’s mother tongue?
   • Rohit Sharma’s mother tongue is Telugu.
2. Who is the wife of Rohit Sharma?
   • Ritika Sajdeh is the wife of Rohit Sharma.
3. What is the Daughter’s Name of Rohit Sharma?
   • Rohit Sharma’s daughter’s name is Samaira Sharma.
4. Rohit Sharma’s Social Media Accounts?
   • Rohit Sharma is active on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. With millions of followers, he shares updates, photographs, and videos of tournament matches, providing fans with insights into his cricketing journey.
5. How many centuries has Rohit Sharma made in all formats?
   • As of February 2023, Rohit Sharma has made 43 centuries in international cricket. This includes 30 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), 9 in Test matches, and 4 in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
6. When did Rohit Sharma hit 264?
   • Rohit Sharma achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 264 runs in a One Day International (ODI) match on November 13, 2014. This historic innings took place at the Eden Gardens against Sri Lanka in the 4th ODI, where he hit 33 fours and nine sixes. With this innings, Sharma became the first batsman in ODI history to score two double centuries.