Rohit Sharma – Full Biography, Education & Cricket Career
Our Archive
Search matches and explore cricket tournaments with detailed scorecards.
Early Life
Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He spent much of his childhood in Mumbai, where he developed a passion for cricket at a young age. Recognizing his talent, his family enrolled him in a local cricket academy, where he trained under coach Dinesh Lad.
Education
Rohit Sharma completed his schooling at Swami Vivekanand International School, Mumbai, where he received a scholarship due to his cricketing talent. His focus gradually shifted towards professional cricket, and he did not pursue higher education, choosing instead to dedicate himself to the sport.
Domestic Career
Rohit began his domestic cricket journey with Mumbai and impressed in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. His elegant batting and ability to play long innings earned him recognition as one of India’s brightest young talents.
International Career
Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut for India against Ireland on 23 June 2007, followed by his T20I debut later that year. He made his Test debut in November 2013 against the West Indies, scoring centuries in both of his first two Test matches.
Initially batting in the middle order, Rohit’s career transformed after being promoted to open the innings in ODIs in 2013. Since then, he has become one of the world’s most successful opening batters across all formats.
Captaincy
Rohit Sharma has captained India in all three international formats. Under his leadership, India has achieved several memorable victories and major tournament successes. He is known for his calm approach, tactical awareness, and ability to back young players.
IPL Career
Rohit has represented the Mumbai Indians throughout most of his Indian Premier League (IPL) career. As captain, he led the franchise to five IPL titles, making Mumbai Indians one of the most successful teams in IPL history.
Batting Style
Right-handed opening batter
Occasional right-arm off-break bowler
Known for elegant stroke play, timing, and big scores
Famous for converting centuries into double centuries in ODIs
Major Records and Achievements
Only player to score three double centuries in One Day Internationals.
Holds the record for the highest individual ODI score (264).
First batter to score five centuries in a single ICC Cricket World Cup (2019).
One of the few players with multiple centuries in all three international formats.
Among India’s highest run-scorers in ODIs and T20Is.
Recipient of the Arjuna Award (2015), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2020), and Padma Shri (2020).
Personal Life
Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015. The couple has children and is widely admired by cricket fans. Off the field, Rohit is actively involved in wildlife conservation campaigns and charitable initiatives.
Legacy
Widely known as the “Hitman”, Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the greatest opening batters in cricket history. His consistency, leadership, and record-breaking performances have made him one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, inspiring generations of aspiring players.
Rohit Sharma Career Statistics (Updated after the England ODI series, July 2026)
International Batting Statistics
Format
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
4s
6s
Test
67
116
4,302
212
40.58
57.07
12
18
473
88
ODI
287
279
11,746
264
48.74
92.89
33
62
1,109
364
T20I
159
151
4,231
121*
32.05
140.89
5
32
383
205
International Total
513
546
20,279
264
≈43.5
—
50
112
1,965
657
🏏 Batting Statistics
Format
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
4s
6s
Test
67
116
4,302
212
40.58
57.07
12
18
473
88
ODI
287
279
11,746
264
48.74
92.89
33
62
1,109
364
T20I
159
151
4,231
121*
32.05
140.89
5
32
383
205
International Total
513
546
20,279
264
≈43.5
—
50
112
1,965
657
🎯 Bowling Statistics
Format
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
Test
67
2
1/35
112.00
3.51
ODI
287
9
2/27
59.22
5.24
T20I
159
1
1/22
113.00
9.97
🏆 IPL Statistics
Category
Record
Teams
Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians
IPL Titles as Captain
5
IPL Runs
7,000+
IPL Centuries
2
IPL Fifties
45+
🏏 Major Career Records
#
Record
1
Highest individual ODI score: 264 (world record)
2
Only player with three ODI double centuries
3
First batter to score five centuries in a single Cricket World Cup (2019)
4
Among the highest run-scorers in ODI history
5
One of the few players with centuries in all three international formats
6
Led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, the joint-most by any captain
7
Captained India to major ICC tournament victories and multiple bilateral series wins
Early Life
Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He spent much of his childhood in Mumbai, where he developed a passion for cricket at a young age. Recognizing his talent, his family enrolled him in a local cricket academy, where he trained under coach Dinesh Lad.
Education
Rohit Sharma completed his schooling at Swami Vivekanand International School, Mumbai, where he received a scholarship due to his cricketing talent. His focus gradually shifted towards professional cricket, and he did not pursue higher education, choosing instead to dedicate himself to the sport.
Domestic Career
Rohit began his domestic cricket journey with Mumbai and impressed in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. His elegant batting and ability to play long innings earned him recognition as one of India’s brightest young talents.
International Career
Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut for India against Ireland on 23 June 2007, followed by his T20I debut later that year. He made his Test debut in November 2013 against the West Indies, scoring centuries in both of his first two Test matches.
Initially batting in the middle order, Rohit’s career transformed after being promoted to open the innings in ODIs in 2013. Since then, he has become one of the world’s most successful opening batters across all formats.
Captaincy
Rohit Sharma has captained India in all three international formats. Under his leadership, India has achieved several memorable victories and major tournament successes. He is known for his calm approach, tactical awareness, and ability to back young players.
IPL Career
Rohit has represented the Mumbai Indians throughout most of his Indian Premier League (IPL) career. As captain, he led the franchise to five IPL titles, making Mumbai Indians one of the most successful teams in IPL history.
Batting Style
Major Records and Achievements
Personal Life
Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015. The couple has children and is widely admired by cricket fans. Off the field, Rohit is actively involved in wildlife conservation campaigns and charitable initiatives.
Legacy
Widely known as the “Hitman”, Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the greatest opening batters in cricket history. His consistency, leadership, and record-breaking performances have made him one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, inspiring generations of aspiring players.
Rohit Sharma Career Statistics (Updated after the England ODI series, July 2026)
International Batting Statistics
🏏 Batting Statistics
🎯 Bowling Statistics
🏆 IPL Statistics
🏏 Major Career Records
🏆 Awards & Honours