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Who is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma

About Rohit Sharma

Who is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team in limited-overs formats and the vice-captain in Test cricket. Sharma is a right-handed batsman, right-arm off-break bowler. He is also the captain of Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League.
 
Rohit Sharma's life and education
 
Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Maharashtra's Nagpur. He is married to Ritika Sajdeh and the couple has a daughter together. Sharma has done his schooling at Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College, Mumbai and Our Lady of Vailankanni High School, Mumbai.
He joined a cricket camp in 1999 and was coached by Dinesh Lad
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Latest Updates on Rohit Sharma

PCB hopeful of Rohit attending opening ceremony of Champions Trophy

The eight-nation tournament is scheduled to take place between February 19 and March 9 in Pakistan

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2025 | 6:52 PM IST

All eyes on Kohli as many Indian stars are ready for Ranji Trophy 2nd round

Multiple regular members of the Indian Test team are expected to join their respective domestic teams for the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2025 | 12:32 PM IST

Rohit Sharma joins Mumbai's domestic squad for practise session at Wankhede

Rohit's recent performances have been underwhelming, having managed only 31 runs in five innings during the Australia tour

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 1:02 PM IST

Will Rohit visit Pakistan for captains' meet for Champions Trophy 2025?

The ICC captains' meet, held before ICC events, features all participating captains in a photoshoot and press conference to discuss tournament expectations

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir not too happy with Rohit Sharma's retirement U-turn?

The report further suggested that Rohit's sudden U-turn on his retirement decision did not sit well with India's coach, Gautam Gambhir.

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2025 | 10:28 AM IST

'He was a my way or highway captain' Robin Uthappa on former India skipper

The debate of which captain has shaped India's cricketing future better often boils down to two of the modern game's giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2025 | 9:55 AM IST

Corridor of uncertainty: What does the future hold for Rohit and Virat?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket has triggered intense debate. Do they have the zeal to stage a turnaround so late in their careers?

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Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

Ravi Shastri's golden advice for Rohit and Virat to rediscover form

Shastri's suggestion aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir's stance, who believes that players should be available to play domestic cricket if they are committed to red-ball cricket.

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

BCCI to review lean show in AUS; Gambhir, Kohli and Rohit in clear: Report

A media report by IANS suggests that the BCCI is likely to review India's poor outing in Australia. However, the same report also suggests that Gambhir, Rohit and Kohli are safe from any harsh action

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 4:43 PM IST

When will BCCI release India's squad for the England series and ICC Champions Trophy?

As per media reports, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are the two names under consideration by the BCCI, with Bumrah currently being the frontrunner

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Bangar and Gupta believe players should follow example of Rahane and Pujara

Bangar said that Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have demonstrated their commitment by continuing to perform at the domestic level

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh calls for support for Rohit, Kohli amid India's Test struggles

Yuvraj also stated that players like Rohit and Kohli were likely feeling the disappointment of their poor performances more acutely than anyone else

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 4:17 PM IST

When will BCCI announce the Indian squad for England series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

As per a media report, star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to be rested for the England series to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 6:31 PM IST

Will Shami replace Bumrah in Indian squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

Mohammad Shami, after spending 359 days on the sidelines, has bowled 86.5 overs across all competitions, which should be enough to prove his fitness

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Updated On : 06 Jan 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

IND vs AUS 5th Test: India clueless as Bumrah doesn't turn to bowl at SCG

Australia made full use of Bumrah's absence and scored 39 runs in 4 overs while chasing 162 runs to win. Prasidh finally stood out and got rid of extra aggressive Sam Konstas.

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 6:19 AM IST

IND vs AUS: The team should be above individuals, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma said the essence of a team lies in the collective effort of all 11 players working together towards a common goal

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma talks about who can be his successor for India

The skipper was asked about this during the lunch break on Day 2 in Sydney and mentioned that most of the players in the squad are still quite young and need more experience to take on the leadership

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 7:56 AM IST

I am not going anywhere: Rohit dismisses retirement rumours in a interview

With reports flooding in over Rohit Sharma is not India's Test scheme in future, the captain rubbished the media reports in a interview with the broadcasters of India vs Australia Test series.

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

Not in India's Test team plans after IND vs AUS Tests: Selectors told Rohit

With no red-ball cricket lined up before the crucial England tour in June, the question looms large-will Rohit return to the grind of domestic cricket when the Ranji Trophy resumes later this month?

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 4:56 AM IST

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Former ICC chief Abbas admits being fan of Rohit

The former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas also voiced his frustration over the lack of bilateral series between the two nations

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 2:26 PM IST