Rohit Sharma, one of the best opening batsmen in the game, turns 37 today, April 30. The Indian captain has made a name for himself over the last several decades as a solid batsman who can win games for his side on his own.
Rohit, who goes by the nickname “Hitman” among his followers, was born in Nagpur, an Indian city. Rohit Sharma, who was born in 1987 to Gurunath and Purnima Sharma, showed an early interest in cricket as a child. In February 2006, Rohit made his List A debut for the West Zone in the Deodhar Trophy.
The Indian opener, who had a significant tournament run, debuted in the first class in July 2006, a year later against New Zealand. India’s first-ever Rohit was born in 2007.
Records:
- He currently holds the record for the most centuries in a single series with five tons.
- Rohit is also the leading batter for most sixes in Test, ODI and T20I combined.
- Rohit also holds the record for the joint-most centuries in T20I cricket with five.
- The Indian opener is also the second-fastest cricketer to reach 10,000 ODI runs behind Virat Kohli.
Throughout the course of his 17-year cricket career, Rohit Sharma has also written some noteworthy records.
1. Along with the national team, he won the 2013 Champions Trophy and the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa.
2. In addition, Rohit has four wins in the ACC Asia Cup (2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023).
3. As the captain of the Mumbai Indians, the Indian superstar has won five IPL titles in his domestic cricket career.
4. In February 2022, he was declared India’s captain for all three forms.
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