Biography
Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer and the current captain of the Indian cricket team in ODI formats. Known for his elegant batting style and ability to hit big scores, he is nicknamed 'Hitman' for his prolific run-scoring.
He plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Mumbai in domestic cricket. Sharma holds records for the highest individual ODI score (264) and is the only player to score three double centuries in ODIs. He led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup victory.
Under his captaincy, India won the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups, and he has been a key figure in Mumbai Indians’ five IPL titles. His leadership and consistency have made him one of India’s cricketing greats.
Career Highlights
T20 World Cup Debut
Scored an unbeaten 50 against South Africa in the 2007 T20 World Cup, helping India win the title.
First ODI Double Century
Scored 209 against Australia, becoming the third player to score a double century in ODIs.
Record ODI Score
Set the world record for the highest individual ODI score with 264 against Sri Lanka.
World Cup Run Machine
Scored five centuries in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the most in a single tournament.
T20 World Cup Victory
Led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and retired from T20Is.
Gallery
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Celebrating 264 vs Sri Lanka
Lifting 2024 T20 World Cup
IPL title with Mumbai Indians
Batting in 2019 World Cup
Captaincy moment
Celebrating a century