Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team. Known as the “Hitman”, he is one of the most destructive opening batsmen in history. He holds the record for the highest ODI score (264) and is the only player with three ODI double centuries. He has hit more international sixes than any other player. As captain he led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, and he won five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. He continues to play ODI cricket.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
| Nickname | Hitman |
| Born | 30 April 1987, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 39 |
| Role | Right-handed opening batsman |
| International debut | ODI and T20I 2007, Test 2013 |
| IPL team | Mumbai Indians |
| Spouse | Ritika Sajdeh (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 (Samaira, Ahaan) |
| Known for | 264 in an ODI, three ODI double centuries, most international sixes |
Early Life
Sharma was born in Nagpur to a family of modest means. He was raised largely by his grandparents in Borivali, Mumbai. He began as an off-spinner, but his school coach spotted his batting talent and moved him up the order. A scholarship allowed him to attend a school with better cricket facilities.
Career
Sharma made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2007 and played a key innings in India’s win at the first T20 World Cup that year, under MS Dhoni. For several years he struggled to hold a regular place and was left out of the 2011 World Cup squad.
Dhoni promoted him to open in ODIs in 2013, which transformed his career. He made his Test debut that November with centuries in his first two matches. He hit 209 against Australia in 2013, then 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014, still the highest individual ODI score, and a third double century in 2017. At the 2019 World Cup he scored a record five centuries. As captain of Mumbai Indians he won the IPL five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020).
Sharma became India’s captain in white-ball cricket in 2021 and in Tests in 2022. He led India to the 2023 World Cup final at home, which they lost to Australia. In June 2024 he captained India to the T20 World Cup title in Barbados, then retired from T20 internationals alongside Virat Kohli. He led India to the Champions Trophy in March 2025 and retired from Test cricket that May. In October 2025 the ODI captaincy passed to Shubman Gill, and Sharma continued as an ODI batsman.
Personal Life
Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager, in December 2015. They have a daughter, Samaira (born 2018), and a son, Ahaan (born 2024).
Awards and Records
Major Titles
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Rohit Sharma born?
Rohit Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and is 39 years old.
What is Rohit Sharma known for?
Known for: 264 in an ODI, three ODI double centuries, most international sixes.
Featured image: Rohit Sharma with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win. Photo by Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India, licensed under Government Open Data License – India, via Wikimedia Commons.
