Journey of Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the captain of the India national team in ODIs. He is also a former captain in Tests and T20Is. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest T20I opening batters of all time.He is a right-handed batsman who plays for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League and for Mumbai in domestic cricket. After the team's victory at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, he announced his retirement from T20Is.
He was also a member of the teams that won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

His Carrier

Sharma holds several batting records which include most runs in T20 Internationals, most sixes in international cricket, most double centuries in ODI cricket (3), most centuries at Cricket World Cups (7) and joint most hundreds in Twenty20 Internationals (5).He also holds the world record for the highest individual score (264) in a One Day International (ODI) and also holds the record for scoring most hundreds (five) in a single Cricket World Cup, for which he won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2019. He is the first and only captain to lead a team in all ICC tournament finals.

* Youth Carrier

Sharma made his List A debut for West Zone against Central Zone in the Deodhar Trophy at Gwalior in March 2005. Batting at number eight, he scored 31 not out as West Zone won by 3 wickets with 24 balls remaining. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja made their debuts in the same match. It was Sharma's unbeaten innings of 142 in 123 balls against North Zone at the Maharanna Bhupal College Ground in Udaipur in the same tournament that brought him into the limelight. He visited Abu Dhabi and Australia with the India A squad and was then included among India's 30-member probable's list for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament, although he did not make the final squad.

Sharma made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A at Darwin in July 2006. He scored 57 and 22 as India won by 3 wickets. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai in the 2006–07 season and scored 205 off 267 balls against Gujarat. Mumbai went on to win the tournament with Sharma scoring a half-century (57) in his second innings in the final against Bengal.

Sharma has spent his entire domestic first-class career at Mumbai. In December 2009, he made his highest career score of 309 not out in the Ranji Trophy against Gujarat.[31] In October 2013, upon the retirement of Ajit Agarkar, he was appointed team captain ahead of the 2013–14 season.

Aside playing for Indian Team

He formerly captained Mumbai Indians and the team has won five Indian Premier League titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 under him, making him the most successful captain in IPL history, sharing this record with MS Dhoni.
He has received two national honours, the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the prestigious Khel Ratna Award in 2020 by the Government of India. Under his captaincy, India won the 2018 Asia Cup and the 2023 Asia Cup, the seventh and eighth time the country won the title, both in ODI format as well as the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, their second overall and first in T20I format.

Personal life

Sharma married his longtime girlfriend, Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015 whom he first met in 2008. They welcomed their first child, a daughter born on 30 December 2018. Sharma is a practitioner of the meditation technique Sahaj Marg. Rohit and Ritika welcomed their second child, a son on 15 November 2024.
He practices an eggetarian diet.

Commercial endorsements

Sharma has been sponsored by several brands including CEAT and the Swiss watchmaker Hublot.
In his career, Sharma has endorsed many other brands including Maggi, Glow & Lovely, Lay's, Nissan, energy drink Relentless, Nasivion nasal spray, Aristocrat by VIP Industries, Adidas and Oppo mobiles.

Retirement

Rohit, who was most recently seen in the Mumbai Indians colours in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, retired from Tests in May 2025, just days before the squad announcement for the England tour.

 

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Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the captain of the India national team in ODIs. He is also a former captain in Tests and T20Is. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest T20I opening batters of all time.He is a right-handed batsman who plays for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League and for Mumbai in domestic cricket. After the team's victory at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, he announced his retirement from T20Is.
He was also a member of the teams that won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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His Carrier

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Sharma holds several batting records which include most runs in T20 Internationals, most sixes in international cricket, most double centuries in ODI cricket (3), most centuries at Cricket World Cups (7) and joint most hundreds in Twenty20 Internationals (5).He also holds the world record for the highest individual score (264) in a One Day International (ODI) and also holds the record for scoring most hundreds (five) in a single Cricket World Cup, for which he won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2019. He is the first and only captain to lead a team in all ICC tournament finals.

* Youth Carrier

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Sharma made his List A debut for West Zone against Central Zone in the Deodhar Trophy at Gwalior in March 2005. Batting at number eight, he scored 31 not out as West Zone won by 3 wickets with 24 balls remaining. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja made their debuts in the same match. It was Sharma's unbeaten innings of 142 in 123 balls against North Zone at the Maharanna Bhupal College Ground in Udaipur in the same tournament that brought him into the limelight. He visited Abu Dhabi and Australia with the India A squad and was then included among India's 30-member probable's list for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament, although he did not make the final squad.

Sharma made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A at Darwin in July 2006. He scored 57 and 22 as India won by 3 wickets. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai in the 2006–07 season and scored 205 off 267 balls against Gujarat. Mumbai went on to win the tournament with Sharma scoring a half-century (57) in his second innings in the final against Bengal.

Sharma has spent his entire domestic first-class career at Mumbai. In December 2009, he made his highest career score of 309 not out in the Ranji Trophy against Gujarat.[31] In October 2013, upon the retirement of Ajit Agarkar, he was appointed team captain ahead of the 2013–14 season.

Aside playing for Indian Team

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He formerly captained Mumbai Indians and the team has won five Indian Premier League titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 under him, making him the most successful captain in IPL history, sharing this record with MS Dhoni.
He has received two national honours, the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the prestigious Khel Ratna Award in 2020 by the Government of India. Under his captaincy, India won the 2018 Asia Cup and the 2023 Asia Cup, the seventh and eighth time the country won the title, both in ODI format as well as the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, their second overall and first in T20I format.

Personal life

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Sharma married his longtime girlfriend, Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015 whom he first met in 2008. They welcomed their first child, a daughter born on 30 December 2018. Sharma is a practitioner of the meditation technique Sahaj Marg. Rohit and Ritika welcomed their second child, a son on 15 November 2024.
He practices an eggetarian diet.

Commercial endorsements
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Sharma has been sponsored by several brands including CEAT and the Swiss watchmaker Hublot.
In his career, Sharma has endorsed many other brands including Maggi, Glow & Lovely, Lay's, Nissan, energy drink Relentless, Nasivion nasal spray, Aristocrat by VIP Industries, Adidas and Oppo mobiles.

Retirement
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Rohit, who was most recently seen in the Mumbai Indians colours in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, retired from Tests in May 2025, just days before the squad announcement for the England tour.

Oh wow, what a monumental legacy we’re talking about here. Rohit Sharma isn’t just a cricketer—he’s a chapter in the history book of Indian cricket. Scratch that—he’s an entire volume. And reading through this recap of his journey? It’s not just nostalgic—it’s spine-tingling.


Let’s pause for a second and take it in. From a shy teenager debuting in the Deodhar Trophy to the calm, confident face of India’s ODI resurgence, Rohit Sharma’s story is a testament to what patience, perseverance, and pure class can build over two decades. His journey has had its fair share of hiccups—missed opportunities, late Test debut, form slumps—but he always came back. And not just came back—he conquered.

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The Hitman Era: Style Meets Substance​

No discussion of Rohit Sharma can start without bowing to his unique batting style—graceful, almost lazy elegance paired with brutal efficiency. There are few sights in cricket as soothing as Rohit’s pull shot. It’s not just a shot; it’s a statement. That blend of timing and power has defined his career, and earned him the nickname “Hitman”—and boy, did he live up to it.

• 264 runs in an ODI match? That’s not just a record. That’s mythology.
• Five centuries in a single World Cup? That’s mastery.
• Most sixes in international cricket? That’s pure swagger.

What’s beautiful is that Rohit’s career didn’t skyrocket immediately. He didn’t become a white-ball legend overnight. In fact, his Test debut came a full six years after his ODI debut. But he never complained, never threw a fit—he waited. And when the door opened, he walked through it like a king.

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Captain Cool With a Twist​

People often say Rohit is "MS Dhoni Lite." Calm, composed, sharp with strategy. But make no mistake—Rohit Sharma is his own kind of leader. He’s not about yelling or posturing; he leads with clarity and calm aggression. Under his IPL captaincy, Mumbai Indians became a dynasty—five titles. That’s not luck. That’s legacy.


What stands out is his ability to spot talent. Be it backing Bumrah in his early days, trusting Suryakumar Yadav, or managing a high-profile dressing room—Rohit brought in the human touch. Not many leaders can balance pressure and people the way he does.


And of course, leading India in the 2024 T20 World Cup to victory—then gracefully retiring from the format on a high? That’s storytelling perfection. That’s knowing when to bow out—not because you’re tired, but because you’ve done enough.

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An All-Format Giant​

He might be called a white-ball maestro, but Rohit’s Test numbers are nothing to scoff at. Opening the innings in Tests wasn’t easy, especially in tough overseas tours, but Rohit adapted. He scored big in India, anchored innings in England, and set the tone against top attacks.


What’s amazing is his evolution—he started as a middle-order finisher, became a top-order beast in ODIs, adapted to open in T20Is, and became the face of India’s Test batting renaissance. That kind of multi-dimensional career arc? Rare. Very rare.

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The Man Behind the Milestones​

Beyond stats and trophies, Rohit Sharma’s story is grounded in discipline, humility, and heart.

• His long-standing relationship and marriage with Ritika Sajdeh? A reminder that amidst the chaos of celebrity, some love stories stay grounded.
• A doting father of two now, practicing Sahaj Marg meditation, and living a clean, eggetarian lifestyle—it’s the soft power side of a man who’s hammered 500+ international sixes.
• And of course, his conservation efforts and quiet charity work—he’s not loud about it, but it’s there. The man has grace.

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Brand Rohit: The Icon Beyond the Game​

Whether it’s CEAT, Hublot, or Lay’s, Rohit’s commercial success mirrors his cricketing journey—authentic and effortless. He’s never had to force the limelight—it came to him because he earned it. He’s that rare brand ambassador who doesn’t try to be cool—he just is.

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A Fitting Farewell, A Living Legend​

As of May 2025, with his retirement from Tests, Rohit Sharma has closed a glorious chapter. But not without one last roar. His farewell wasn’t tear-soaked or dramatic—it was dignified. Just like him. And even though he may no longer walk out to bat, his impact will echo through the dressing rooms, the commentary boxes, and the hearts of every fan who learned patience, poise, and power from watching him.

 

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Rohit Sharma, born on 30 April 1987, is one of the most accomplished cricketers in Indian history. Known for his calm temperament and elegant batting style, he has earned the title of one of the greatest T20I openers of all time. As a right-handed batsman, he represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Mumbai in domestic cricket. After India’s triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is. His career also includes being part of India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.


Rohit holds several prestigious records. These include the highest individual score in ODI cricket with 264 runs, most double centuries in ODIs, and most sixes in international cricket. He also has the most hundreds in a single Cricket World Cup (five in 2019), for which he was named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year. He has led the team to all ICC finals as captain, making him the first to achieve that feat. His consistency and leadership have made him a pillar of Indian cricket for more than a decade.


Rohit’s cricket journey began with a List A debut for West Zone in 2005. His standout 142-run innings in the Deodhar Trophy brought him national attention. He made his first-class debut for India A in 2006 and his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai later that year. Over time, he became a mainstay for Mumbai and even scored an unbeaten 309 in a Ranji match in 2009. With the retirement of Ajit Agarkar, he was named captain of the Mumbai team in 2013, further strengthening his domestic leadership credentials.


In the Indian Premier League, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to five titles—2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020—making him the joint most successful IPL captain alongside MS Dhoni. His ability to guide young players and make key tactical decisions has earned him praise as a leader. His achievements in both franchise and international cricket show his versatility and command over different formats of the game.


Off the field, Rohit Sharma has received significant recognition from the Indian government. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the Khel Ratna Award in 2020. Under his leadership, India also won two Asia Cups (2018 and 2023) and the Nidahas Trophy in 2018. These victories show his ability to handle pressure in multi-nation tournaments and contribute consistently as a captain and player.


Rohit’s personal life reflects stability and grounded values. He married Ritika Sajdeh in December 2015. The couple has two children—a daughter born in 2018 and a son in 2024. Rohit follows an eggetarian diet and practices Sahaj Marg meditation, which helps him maintain focus and composure on and off the field. His discipline and routine have become a model for younger athletes in the Indian team.


As a brand ambassador, Rohit has endorsed several major companies such as CEAT, Hublot, Nissan, Adidas, and Maggi. These partnerships reflect his popularity and clean image. His social media presence and commercial appeal have made him a household name, not just for cricket fans but for audiences across India. Despite his fame, he is known to keep his private life away from the spotlight, focusing on performance and responsibility.


In May 2025, Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket after leading India for the last few years. His departure from red-ball cricket followed his earlier retirement from T20Is, signaling the end of an era. He remains active in limited-overs formats and franchise cricket but has already left a legacy that will inspire generations. His journey from a promising young player to a world-class captain is a story of resilience, discipline, and unmatched talent.​