- By JE Sports Desk
- Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rohit Sharma Profile: Rohit Sharma is a prolific opening batter and is the current captain of the Indian cricket team. He was born in Bansod, Nagpur (Maharashtra) in a middle-class family. He is also known as 'Hit-man' in the cricket fraternity due to his striking prowess. The right-handed batter started his career as a middle-order batter before exploring his opening capabilities in international cricket.
Rohit Sharma ODI Debut
Rohit Sharma made his ODI and international debut against Ireland in Belfast on June 23, 2007, three months before the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup in which he made his T20I debut against England. He is among the most decorated white-ball batters ever played for India. Rohit Sharma became a household with his six-hitting skills and scoring runs at a fast pace.
Rohit Sharma ODI Records
Rohit Sharma holds a plethora of ODI records including hitting three double centuries, making him the only batter to do so. He also holds the record of hitting most sixes including all three formats. He tops the chart with 579 sixes. Rohit Sharma is also the fifth-highest run-getter for India in ODIs. He also holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs with a knock of 264 runs.
ODI World Cup 2023 Results So Far
Rohit Sharma ODI World Cup Records:
Rohit Sharma has the most sixes in the ODI World Cup history. He also leads the record of scoring five centuries in a single edition of the ODI World Cup, the feat he achieved in the 2019 tournament.
Rohit Sharma wife and kids:
Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, 2015 after being in a years-long relationship. The couple welcomed their daughter Samaira Sharma on December 30, 2018.
Rohit Sharma Trivia:
Rohit Sharma always wanted to become an off-spinner but his childhood coach Dinesh Lad encouraged him to become a batter after seeing his striking skills.