Rohit Sharma, an Indian cricketer, is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen ever.
Known for his elegance, perfect timing and powerful hitting, Sharma has captivated cricket fans across the world with his impeccable batting.
He established himself as one of the finest batsmen of his generation and a strong leader having captained the Indian cricket team in all formats.
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- Full Name: Rohit Gurunath Sharma
- Date of birth: April 30, 1987
- Age: 36 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Cricketer
- Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: Gurunath Sharma (father), Purnima Sharma (mother)
- Siblings: Vishal Sharma (brother)
- Spouse: Ritika Sajdeh
- Children: 1 daughter
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Rohit Sharma, now 36 years old, was born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, to parents Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma.
He grew up in a humble background, raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali due to his father’s low income as a caretaker. He has an elder brother named Vishal Sharma.
Sharma’s passion for cricket developed from a young age, and he joined a cricket coaching camp in 1999 with the support of his uncle.
His coach, Dinesh Lad, recognized his talent and helped him win a scholarship to Swami Vivekanand International School, where he excelled in academics and cricket.
Sharma’s opening talent was spotted when Lad moved him from number eight to open the innings, and he impressed with his performances in school cricket tournaments.
Personal life
Rohit Sharma is happily married to Ritika Sajdeh. The couple got married on 13 December 2015. They have a daughter together, who was born on 30 December 2018.
Sharma and Ritika have always been pillars of support for each other throughout their relationship and their love story has been an inspiration to many.
Career
Rohit Sharma’s cricket career has been nothing short of remarkable. He made his international debut in a one-day match against Ireland on 23 June 2007.
Since then, he has been a consistent fixture for the Indian cricket team, delivering exceptional performances in all formats of the game.
Sharma has achieved many milestones, including holding the world record for the highest individual score (264) in a One Day International match.
He is also the only player to score three double centuries in ODI matches and has been a key player in India’s victories in major tournaments such as the T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Net worth
Rohit Sharma has amassed a net worth of $3 million through his successful cricket career and endorsement deals with multiple brands.
His popularity and success on and off the field have contributed to his financial prosperity.
Social media
- Instagram: @rohitsharma45
- Twitter: @ImRo45
