{"id":841211,"date":"2024-08-29T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=841211"},"modified":"2024-08-29T11:04:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:34:00","slug":"famous-personalities-biography-of-rohit-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/famous-personalities-biography-of-rohit-sharma\/","title":{"rendered":"Biography of Rohit Sharma: Hitman of the Indian Cricket Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Biography of Rohit Sharma: <\/strong>Cricket is more than just a sport in India; it is a passion that unites millions of Indians. Among the cricket clubs in India, one name stands out: Rohit Sharma. Known for his extraordinary batting skills and leadership qualities, Rohit Sharma has become one of India&#8217;s most celebrated cricketers. Nicknamed <em>Hitman<\/em>, Rohit is the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODIs (One Day International cricket) and holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI. As the current captain of the Indian cricket team, he has led the nation to numerous victories and continues to be a prominent figure in world cricket. This blog delves into the biography of Rohit Sharma, providing an overview of his journey from a young cricket enthusiast to a global superstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-rohit-sharma\">Who is Rohit Sharma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma is a famous personality in both domestic and international cricket. He is an Indian cricket team opener in ODIs, Tests and T20S and also the captain of Mumbai Indians in the IPL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Name<\/td><td>Rohit Gurunath Sharma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of Birth<\/td><td>April 30, 1987<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Place of Birth<\/td><td>Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Profession<\/td><td>Batsman, Occasional Off-Spinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Batting Style<\/td><td>Right-Handed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bowling Style<\/td><td>Right-Arm Off Break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Teams<\/td><td>India, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nicknames<\/td><td>Hitman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Records<\/td><td>Three ODI double centuries, T20 World Cup Winner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awards<\/td><td>Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-early-life-and-education-of-rohit-sharma\">Early Life and Education of Rohit Sharma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur in Maharashtra. His parents are &#8211; Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He spent most of his early childhood with his grandparents due to financial difficulties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received his early education from Swami Vivekananda International School and Junior College, Mumbai and Our Lady of Vailankanni High School, Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His cricket journey began when his uncle Dinesh Lad enrolled him in a cricket camp in 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rohit was also coached by his uncle, whom Rohit recalls as the person who bought him a Scholarship to study and play cricket as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKAAQMAAAA4s5giAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA7wZCjwABDPVGjAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Early Life and Education of Rohit Sharma\"  class=\"wp-image-860151 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075640\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-150x94.webp 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Image Source: Quora<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-life-of-rohit-sharma\">Personal Life of Rohit Sharma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh, a sports event manager, on December 13, 2015. Their love story began in the professional world, and after dating for six years, Rohit proposed to Ritika at the Borivali Sports Club, where his cricket journey started. The couple welcomed their daughter, Samaira, on December 30, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKAAQMAAAA4s5giAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA7wZCjwABDPVGjAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Personal Life of Rohit Sharma\"  class=\"wp-image-860152 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075643\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-1-150x94.webp 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Image Source: Indian Express<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/famous-personalities-biography-of-sania-mirza\/\"><strong> Biography of Sania Mirza: Early Life, Education, Career, &amp; More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-timeline-of-rohit-sharma-s-career\">Timeline of Rohit Sharma\u2019s Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the major details of Rohit Sharma\u2019s cricket journey, from his early days in 2006 and domestic cricket to his achievements on the international stage and in the Indian Premier League till 2024. Have a read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>First-Class Debut<\/td><td>Made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2007<\/td><td>ODI Debut<\/td><td>Debuted against Ireland on June 23, 2007.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2007<\/td><td>T20I Debut<\/td><td>Played his first T20I against England on September 19, 2007.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2007<\/td><td>T20 World Cup Winner<\/td><td>Part of the Indian team that won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2009<\/td><td>IPL Winner with Deccan Chargers<\/td><td>Won the IPL with Deccan Chargers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011<\/td><td>Moved to Mumbai Indians (IPL)<\/td><td>Joined Mumbai Indians and started his journey with the franchise.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>Test Debut<\/td><td>Captain of the Mumbai Indians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>Joined the Mumbai Indians and started his journey with the franchise.<\/td><td>Played his first Test match against the West Indies on November 6, 2013.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>First ODI Double Century<\/td><td>Scored 209 runs against Australia on November 2, 2013.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>264 in ODI<\/td><td>Scored a record-breaking 264 runs against Sri Lanka, the highest ODI score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>Second IPL Title with Mumbai Indians<\/td><td>Led Mumbai Indians to their second IPL title.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>Third ODI Double Century<\/td><td>Scored 208* against Sri Lanka on December 13, 2017.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>ICC Men\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year<\/td><td>Named ICC Men\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>Fifth IPL Title with Mumbai Indians<\/td><td>Took over as captain of the Mumbai Indians and led the team to its first IPL title.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>Indian Cricket Team Captain<\/td><td>Continued leading the Indian cricket team across all formats.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>T20 World Cup Winner<\/td><td>Led India to victory in the T20 World Cup.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-international-and-ipl-career-of-rohit-sharma\">Domestic, International and IPL Career of Rohit Sharma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma\u2019s domestic career began in 2005, playing for the Western Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. He gained recognition after scoring an unbeaten 142 against the Northern Zone, leading to his selection for India A. His consistent performance eventually earned him a spot in the Ranji Trophy, where he made an impact with double centuries. Further, positioning him as an international player, he played for team India, eventually becoming the captain in the international format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-domestic-cricket\">Domestic Cricket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma&#8217;s domestic career took off with his remarkable performances in the Deodhar Trophy and Ranji Trophy. His unbeaten 142 in the Deodhar Trophy brought him into the limelight, leading to his selection for India A and eventually the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deodhar Trophy<\/td><td>Unbeaten 142 vs Northern Zone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranji Trophy<\/td><td>Double Century vs Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First-Class Debut<\/td><td>2006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Team<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-international-career\">International Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit made his ODI debut in 2007 and quickly established himself as one of India&#8217;s leading batsmen. His ability to score big in crucial matches earned him a permanent spot in the team. His partnerships with Shikhar Dhawan and his three double centuries in ODIs are milestones in his international career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Format<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ODI Debut<\/td><td>June 23, 2007 (vs. Ireland)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Debut<\/td><td>November 6, 2013 (vs. West Indies)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T20I Debut<\/td><td>September 19, 2007 (vs. England)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notable Records<\/td><td>Three double centuries, 264 runs in ODI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T20I World Cup Wins<\/td><td>2007, 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKAAQMAAAA4s5giAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA7wZCjwABDPVGjAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"International Career of Rohit Sharma\"  class=\"wp-image-860153 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075647\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-2-150x94.webp 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Image Source: Pinterest<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-career-in-indian-premium-league-ipl\">Career in Indian Premium League (IPL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma&#8217;s IPL career is equally illustrious. Starting with the Deccan Chargers, he moved to the Mumbai Indians, where he became the captain and led the team to five IPL titles. His leadership and consistent performances make him one of the most successful players in IPL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Achievements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deccan Chargers<\/td><td>IPL Winner 2009<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mumbai Indians<\/td><td>Five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Captaincy<\/td><td>Since 2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Innings<\/td><td>Century in 2011 for Mumbai Indians, <br>Multiple match-winning performances<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Explore: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/famous-personalities-biography-of-kapil-dev\/\"><strong>Biography Of Kapil Dev: Life, Awards &amp; More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-net-worth-endorsements-and-other-interests\">Net Worth, Endorsements and Other Interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 162 crores. His income comes from his BCCI contract, IPL earnings, and various endorsements. He promotes over 12 brands and charges around Rs 20-30 lakhs per endorsement. Rohit Sharma is also passionate about wildlife conservation and is a brand ambassador for several wildlife protection campaigns. Additionally, he is also an avid car enthusiast, with an impressive collection that includes BMWs, Audis, and Mercedes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"640\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKAAQMAAAA4s5giAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA7wZCjwABDPVGjAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-860154 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/21075650\/Biography-of-Rohit-Sharma-3-150x94.webp 150w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: CricTracker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-awards-and-recognitions\">Awards and Recognitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma has received many awards, including for his exceptional performances in ODIs and T20s. Here are his awards and recognitions &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Award<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>Arjuna Award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>ICC Men\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rohit Sharma\u2019s journey from a small-town boy to the captain of Team India is truly inspiring. Known as the <em>Hitman <\/em>for his powerful batting, he has broken records and won hearts across the world. His calm nature, sharp cricketing mind, and dedication make him a role model for young fans. Rohit\u2019s story teaches us that with hard work, patience, and belief, we can achieve great things. As he continues to shine, his journey remains a proud chapter in Indian cricket history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore Some Interesting General Knowledge Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>7 Famous Personalities Who Were Not Good at Studies<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/famous-personalities\/famous-personalities-amir-khusrau\/\"><strong>Who Was Amir Khusrau?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7 Famous Personalities Who Were Not Good at Studies<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-bharatnatyam\/\"><strong>Bharatanatyam: Origin, Evolution, Dress, Elements and Famous Artists<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>60+ Interesting Facts about India<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/general-knowledge\/famous-personalities-paralympics-winner-murlikant-petkar\/\"><strong>Who is Paralympics Winner Murlikant Petkar?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724995604609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1.Why is Rohit Sharma famous?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rohit Sharma is famous because of his exceptional skills in batting. He is nicknamed <em>Hitman<\/em> and is the opener of the team, and has also been the captain of Team India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724995627854\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Is Rohit Sharma retired?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Rohit Sharma retired from T20 internationals in 2024 but has announced that he will continue playing for ODIs and Tests.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724995638400\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the nickname of Rohit Sharma?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The nickname of Rohit Sharma is \u201cHitman\u201d, which is given by his fans.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747778982217\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Who is Rohit Sharma?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Rohit Sharma is an Indian cricketer, known for his elegant batting. He is the limited-overs captain and holds the record for the highest individual ODI score of 264 runs.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747778984077\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What recent developments have taken place at Wankhede Stadium?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Recently, the Rohit Sharma Stand was inaugurated to honour the cricketer. The stadium is hosting crucial IPL 2025 matches, including Mumbai Indians\u2019 playoff-deciding game, and fans are celebrating Rohit Sharma\u2019s Test retirement with special tributes.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this blog on \u2018Biography of Rohit Sharma\u2019 was informative and helped boost your general knowledge. 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