Rohit Sharma has long been associated with the word “talent”—a label that, over the years, has been both a compliment and a burden. While the cricketing world admired his effortless stroke play, Rohit himself often felt weighed down by expectations. After spending more than a decade representing India at the highest level, he has grown into a player who has not only fulfilled his promise but also redefined it through consistency, leadership, and big-match performances.
Rohit Sharma Personal Information
| Field | Details |
| Name | Rohit Sharma |
| Born | April 30, 1987 (35 years) |
| Birth Place | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
ICC Rankings
| Role | Test | ODI | T20 |
| Batting | – | 9 | – |
| Bowling | – | – | – |
Rohit Sharma Career Teams
India, Deccan Chargers, India A, India Green, India U19, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians, India Blue, Board President’s XI
Rohit Sharma Batting and Fielding Stats
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 200s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
| Test | 67 | 116 | 10 | 4301 | 212 | 40.57 | 7538 | 57.05 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 473 | 88 | 68 |
| ODI | 273 | 265 | 36 | 11168 | 264 | 48.76 | 12034 | 92.80 | 32 | 3 | 58 | 1045 | 344 | 97 |
| T20I | 159 | 151 | 19 | 4231 | 121* | 32.05 | 3003 | 140.89 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 383 | 205 | 65 |
| IPL | 268 | 262 | 30 | 6928 | 109* | 29.73 | 5251 | 131.94 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 627 | 297 | 102 |
Rohit Sharma Bowling Stats
| Format | M | Inn | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Avg | SR |
| Test | 67 | 16 | 383 | 224 | 2 | 1/26 | 3.51 | 112.0 | 191.5 |
| ODI | 273 | 40 | 610 | 533 | 9 | 2/27 | 5.21 | 59.22 | 74.12 |
| T20I | 159 | 9 | 68 | 113 | 1 | 1/22 | 9.97 | 113.0 | 68.0 |
| IPL | 268 | 32 | 363 | 453 | 15 | 4/6 | 8.02 | 30.20 | 24.20 |
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
| Test | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50 |
| ODI | 56 | 42 | 12 | 1 | 75 |
| T20I | 62 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 74.41 |
| IPL | 158 | 87 | 67 | 4 | 55.06 |
Career Information
- Test Debut: India vs West Indies, Eden Gardens – Nov 6, 2013
- Last Test: Australia vs India, Melbourne – Dec 26–30, 2024
- ODI Debut: India vs Ireland, Jun 23, 2007
- Last ODI: New Zealand vs India, Dubai – Mar 09, 2025
- T20I Debut: India vs England, Sep 19, 2007
- Last T20I: India vs South Africa, Jun 29, 2024
- IPL Debut: Deccan Chargers vs KKR, Apr 20, 2008
- Last IPL Match: MI vs GT, May 06, 2025
Rohit Sharma Profile and Career Journey
There were early whispers in domestic cricket about a Mumbai teenager with effortless timing and elegant stroke play. As Harsha Bhogle once noted, Rohit’s batting looked free-flowing and natural. His performances in first-class cricket, including a sensational unbeaten triple century at the Ranji level, quickly put him on the national radar.
Rohit’s international breakthrough came unexpectedly during the 2007 T20 World Cup when he replaced the injured Yuvraj Singh. Against South Africa, the 20-year-old displayed immense composure, scoring a crucial half-century against a formidable pace attack. That innings marked the beginning of his journey in international cricket.
Indian fans, often eager to find the next great Mumbai batsman, viewed Rohit as a natural successor to Sachin Tendulkar. His timing, shot range, and ability to handle pace reinforced this belief. However, inconsistency and questionable shot selection initially held him back. A poor average and repeated failures meant he missed out on the 2011 World Cup squad.
The IPL played a vital role in keeping Rohit relevant. His strong performances for Deccan Chargers and later Mumbai Indians showcased his ability under pressure. A turning point came when MS Dhoni promoted him to open the batting in ODIs—a decision that proved to be a masterstroke. Given time at the crease, Rohit flourished and formed a deadly opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan.
From scoring multiple ODI double centuries to dominating the 2019 World Cup as the highest run-scorer, Rohit established himself as one of the greatest white-ball batters of all time. His Test career also stabilized after 2018, with improved technique and consistency across conditions.
IPL Through the Years
Rohit Sharma’s IPL journey mirrors his overall career growth. From a promising youngster with Deccan Chargers to a legendary leader at Mumbai Indians, the league shaped him into a champion. Under his captaincy, MI won five IPL titles, making him one of the most successful captains in league history. He also remains among the top run-scorers in IPL history, behind only Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.
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