Rohit Sharma Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
| Profession | Cricketer, Batter |
| Date of Birth | 30 April 1987 |
| Birthplace | Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Shirt Number | 45 |
| Domestic Team | Mumbai |
| IPL Teams | Deccan Chargers (2008 to 2010), Mumbai Indians (2011 to present) |
| Spouse | Ritika Sajdeh |
| Nationality | Indian |
Why Rohit Sharma Matters
Few Indian batters have changed the shape of an innings the way Rohit has. As an opener he moved India away from a cautious first ten overs towards early aggression, accepting the risk of getting out so that the batters after him could play with freedom. That approach defined India’s white-ball cricket under his captaincy and ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy at the 2024 T20 World Cup, followed by the Champions Trophy a year later. His career is also a story of late flowering: he spent six years as an inconsistent middle-order talent before a move to opening in 2013 unlocked the run-scoring that now puts him among the most productive ODI batters in history.
Rohit Sharma Career Stats
Test and T20I figures are final. ODI figures are as of 3 October 2026, after the third ODI against West Indies (sources: ESPNcricinfo, ICC, news reports).
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 67 | 4,301 | 40.57 | 12 / 18 | 212 |
| ODI | 291 | 12,120 | 49.27 | 35 / 63 | 264 |
| T20I | 159 | 4,231 | 32.05 | 5 / 32 | 121* |
Early Life and Family
Rohit was born in Bansod, Nagpur, on 30 April 1987. Because his father’s income was limited, he was raised largely by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali, Mumbai, visiting his parents in Dombivli at weekends. In 1999 an uncle paid for him to join a cricket camp, where coach Dinesh Lad spotted his talent and helped him win a scholarship to Swami Vivekanand International School. He began as an off-spinner who batted low down; Lad pushed him up to open in school cricket. He made his first-class debut for India A in 2006 and scored a double century for Mumbai against Gujarat in his first Ranji Trophy season.
Breakthrough: From Middle-Order Puzzle to Record-Breaking Opener
Rohit made his ODI debut against Ireland in Belfast in June 2007 and was part of India’s winning squad at the inaugural T20 World Cup that September. For the next few years he drifted in and out of the side. The turning point came at the 2013 Champions Trophy, when he was promoted to open alongside Shikhar Dhawan and India won the title. Later that year he struck 209 against Australia in Bengaluru, his first ODI double century, and scored 177 on Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens. A year later, on the same ground, he made 264 against Sri Lanka, a record that still stands.
Rohit Sharma International Career Journey
| Format | Debut | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 23 June 2007 v Ireland | Active |
| T20I | 19 September 2007 v England | Retired on 29 June 2024, after the T20 World Cup final |
| Test | 6 November 2013 v West Indies | Retired from Tests on 7 May 2025 |
Rohit took over as Test captain in February 2022 and led India in 24 Tests, winning 12. As captain he won the Asia Cup in 2018 and 2023, the Nidahas Trophy in 2018, the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, and he is the only captain to lead a side in the finals of the World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. In the IPL he won the 2009 title with Deccan Chargers and five titles as Mumbai Indians captain (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) before Hardik Pandya replaced him as captain in 2024.
Rohit Sharma Records and Milestones
- Highest individual ODI score: 264 v Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, 13 November 2014
- Only batter with three ODI double centuries
- Most centuries in ODI World Cup history (seven), including a record five at the 2019 edition, where he made 648 runs
- Most sixes in international cricket
- First Indian to score an ODI century at Lord’s (138 v England, July 2026)
- Second batter to reach 7,000 IPL runs, and the first to score 6,000 IPL runs for Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Arjuna Award |
| 2019 | ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year |
| 2020 | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna |
| 2026 | Padma Shri |
Batting Technique
Rohit’s batting rests on timing rather than force. He picks up length early and has more time than most against pace, which allows him to play the pull and hook off the front foot and to clear the ropes without visibly swinging hard. Early in an ODI innings he has traditionally been watchful before accelerating sharply, which is why his centuries so often turned into very big scores. Since 2022 he has largely abandoned that slow start, attacking the new ball from the first over. The main vulnerability across his career has been the full, swinging delivery early on, especially to left-arm pace, and the occasional lbw against balls angling in.
Current Form (2025-26) and Outlook
The BCCI named Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain on 4 October 2025, ending Rohit’s spell in charge, but he stayed in the side as an opener. He was Player of the Series in Australia that month with 202 runs, including 121 in Sydney, and on 29 October 2025 became the top-ranked ODI batter in the ICC rankings for the first time, at 38. In IPL 2026 a hamstring injury cost him matches, though he made 84 off 44 balls against Lucknow Super Giants on his return and Mumbai Indians finished ninth. In July 2026 he scored 138 in the third ODI at Lord’s, a match England won by 27 runs to take the series 2-1. In the home series against West Indies that ended on 3 October he made 225 runs in three innings, including 101 and 92, and passed 10,000 ODI runs as an opener. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, his place in India’s plans is the subject of open debate, and he has said outside noise does not affect his focus.
Rohit Sharma Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are estimates published by media outlets and valuation firms, not figures disclosed by Rohit Sharma. They are based on reported salaries, endorsement fees and investments, and different publications arrive at different numbers.
| Estimated Net Worth | About ₹214 crore to ₹230 crore (approx. US$24–26 million), per Outlook Business (2023) and WION (2025) |
| Brand Value | US$62 million, ranked 14th, per Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Adidas, CEAT (bat), ixigo Trains, Freyr Energy, Oreo, TCL India |
| Main Income Sources | BCCI central contract (Grade B, ₹3 crore a year for 2025-26), match fees, IPL salary from Mumbai Indians, brand endorsements, business investments |
Personal Life
Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager, on 13 December 2015. They have a daughter, born in December 2018, and a son, born in November 2024. The family lives in Mumbai, and he has also invested in businesses outside cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rohit Sharma
What is Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score?
264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 13 November 2014. It remains the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
Has Rohit Sharma retired?
He retired from T20Is in June 2024 and from Test cricket in May 2025. He continues to play ODIs for India, under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, and the IPL for Mumbai Indians.
How many IPL titles has Rohit Sharma won?
Six: one as a player with Deccan Chargers in 2009 and five as Mumbai Indians captain.
What is Rohit Sharma’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated at about ₹214 crore to ₹230 crore, according to Outlook Business (2023) and WION (2025). Kroll’s 2025 report separately valued his brand at US$62 million. These are estimates, not official figures.
