Rohit Sharma Biography: Education, Family, Age, ICC Ranking & Career Info

Written by Rayden Sam Posted on 2024-02-19

Rohit Sharma is an Indian International cricketer who is currently the captain of the Indian national team. Rohit Sharma is counted among the top players of this Era of cricket.

Rohit Sharma Early Life and Education: Rohit Sharma was born in Nagpur, Mumbai Maharashtra on 30 April 1987. He is the son of Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharman. Rohit grew up at his grandparents’ place due to the financial problems of his parents. He has a younger brother whose name is Vishal Sharma. Rohit completed his education at Swami Vivekanand School (Mumbai)

He joined a cricket camp in 1999 and in Harris and Gield tournaments, he made a century and grabbed public and coach attention.

Rohit Sharma Domestic Career

Rohit Sharma made his debut in Deodhar Trophy in Gwalior representing West Zone in March 2005.
Rohit made his first-class debut for India A against New Zealand A in July 2006 in Darwin. He scored 51 runs there.
He made his debut in the Ranji Trophy in 2006 representing Mumbai. In 2009 he made his highest run score of 309 not out in Ranji Trophy against Gujarat.

Rohit Sharma International Career

In November 2013 Rohit made his test debut against West Indies in Eden Gardens Kolkata and made the second-highest debut score by an Indian cricketer, whereas the first was Shikhar Dhawan.

His next best score was 111 not out in Wankhede Stadium Mumbai at the Second Test.

In March 2015 Rohit was chosen on the player’s list for the World Cup due to his unbelievable knocks and fast and furious batting style.

From 2017 to 2019 Rohit got much attention, appreciation, and honor from senior players and the public for his satisfying performance and blast batting style performances.

He was among the major players of Team India’s batting lineup. In every tour of India to other countries or in-home series Rohit Sharma gave his best with the bat as well as with fielding, he also played the role of bowler during tests and ODI as an off-spin bowler at 5th position.

Rohit not only became popular in India but he became popular among the world.

Rohit Sharma became the vice-captain of Team India in 2019.

Rohit Sharma IPL Career

Rohit Sharma joined IPL in 2008 and was selected for Deccan Chargers.
In 2011 Rohit was chosen by Mumbai Indians in an auction for $ 2 million.
He scored 109 not put representing Mumbai Indians in 2011.
Later, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 Mumbai Indians won the trophy of IPL in rohit captaincy.
Rohit Sharma has been among the most successful players of the IPL since he was selected by Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma Marriage

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh got married on 13 December 2015 in Hotel Taj of Mumbai.
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sharma gave birth to a baby girl on 30 December 2018 and named her Samaira Sharma.

Rohit Sharma’s Achievements& Awards

Rohit Sharma was awarded-
Arjuna Award ( 2015)
ICC Men Odi of the Year ( 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019)
ICC Men ODI and T20 team of the decade (2011-2021)
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year ( 2022)
Rohit Sharma also emerges time by time in many commercial and promotional advertisements.
Rohit Sharm’s net worth is $ 24 Million.