Name Hindi: रोहित शर्मा / Gender Man
Rohit Sharma: A Cricket Icon
Rohit Gurunath Sharma, famously known as Rohit Sharma, is a significant figure in the world of cricket. Born on April 30, 1987, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, he has etched his name into the annals of the sport through his exceptional talent and undying passion for cricket.
Early Life and Career
Brought up by his grandparents in Mumbai due to his family’s modest financial situation, Sharma’s love for cricket was evident from an early age. He joined a local cricket academy, where he honed his skills and made it evident that he possessed immense potential.
In 2006, at just nineteen years old, Sharma debuted with India’s domestic team ‘Ranji Trophy’ representing Baroda. His versatile ability to play as both batsman and occasional right-arm off-break bowler started gripping attention nationwide.
- In the 2006 Under-19 World Cup held in Sri Lanka, Sharma emerged as the leading run-scorer for India.
- His international debut came a year later, in June 2007 against Ireland.
- Despite having an initial rough phase and inconsistencies circling his career after debut nonetheless he perseveres and soon proved his mettle.
Career Milestones
Rohit plays primarily as a right-handed batsman whose versatility extends across all formats – Tests, ODIs (One Day Internationals), and T20 internationals. Among his countless achievements,
- He holds the distinction of being one of the only three players in the history of cricket who has scored a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
- In 2014, he clattered Sri Lanka to hit an astonishing 264 runs in Kolkata – the highest individual ODI score ever.
- Standing as the Indian Premier League’s most successful captain so far, Rohit led Mumbai Indians to win five titles (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020).
- Rohit also possesses four T20 international hundreds- the most by any cricketer globally.
Off the Field
Away from cricket too, Sharma makes significant contributions. Recognized for his upright nature and social responsibility,
- In December 2018, Rohit appeared amidst several anti-poaching campaigns after being named ‘India’s Rhino Ambassador’ for World Wildlife Fund – India (WWF – India) and Animal Planet.
- Rohit is wedded to Ritika Sajdeh and their union blessed with a daughter named Samaira born on Dec 30th, 2018.
- He received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in August 2020 along with para-athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu, table tennis champion Manika Batra, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and hockey player Rani Rampal.
In conclusion, Rohit Sharma continues to be an inspirational figure not only for up-and-comers but also seasoned players. His journey teems with lessons about passion, hard work, determination and resilience.
