Rohit Sharma Profile
Three ODI double centuries, seven World Cup hundreds and a trophy-winning captain. This is the complete story of “Hitman”, one of the most destructive openers the game has seen.
By CricketGatha · Updated October 2026 · 8 min read
Rohit Sharma Quick Facts
| Full name | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
| Born | 30 April 1987, Nagpur (age 39 as of October 2026) |
| Nicknames | Hitman, Shana |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Batting / bowling | Right-handed / part-time off-spin |
| Jersey number | 45 |
| Domestic / IPL team | Mumbai / Mumbai Indians |
| ODI debut | 23 Jun 2007 v Ireland |
| T20I debut | September 2007 (T20 World Cup, South Africa) |
| Test debut | 6 Nov 2013 v West Indies, Kolkata |
| Childhood coach | Dinesh Lad |
| Family | Wife Ritika Sajdeh; two children |
Early Life and Background
Rohit was born in Nagpur and grew up in Mumbai, where his family lived in modest circumstances. He joined a cricket camp in 1999 with financial help from his uncle, and impressed his coach Dinesh Lad enough to be given a scholarship at Swami Vivekanand International School in Borivali.
He first came through as an off-spinner who could bat. Lad saw his batting talent and moved him up the order, and the timing and ease against the fast bowlers that later made him a world-class opener were already visible in his school and Mumbai age-group cricket.
Career Timeline
Rohit Sharma Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Hundreds | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 291 | 12,120 | 35 | 264 v Sri Lanka |
| Test | 67 | 4,301 | 12 | 212 v South Africa |
| T20I | 150+ | 4,231 | 5 | 121* v Afghanistan |
Rohit averages around 49 in ODIs. In all, he has 52 international centuries: 35 in ODIs, 12 in Tests and 5 in T20Is.
Major Records
Most ODI centuries
Most World Cup centuries
Three ODI doubles
209, 264 and 208*. No other batter has more than two double centuries in ODIs.
Most sixes
Holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, and became the first player to hit 200 ODI sixes in one country.
T20I runs
The leading run-scorer in T20Is with 4,231, and joint-most T20I centuries with five.
12,000 ODI runs
Reached the mark in 282 innings, the second fastest ever and 18 innings quicker than Tendulkar.
Greatest Innings
| Score | Match | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 264 | v Sri Lanka, Eden Gardens, 2014 | Highest ODI score in history |
| 177 | v West Indies, Kolkata, 2013 | Century on Test debut |
| 140 | v Pakistan, Manchester, 2019 | One of five hundreds at the 2019 World Cup |
| 131 | v Afghanistan, Delhi, 2023 | Fastest World Cup century by an Indian, off 63 balls |
| 121* | v Australia, Sydney, 2025 | His 33rd ODI hundred and 50th international century |
| 101 | v West Indies, Guwahati, 2026 | 35th ODI hundred, off 75 balls in a chase of 406 |
Rohit Sharma as Captain
Rohit took over India’s white-ball captaincy in late 2021 and Test captaincy in early 2022. His time in charge was defined by fearless cricket and unbeaten runs in global events. India won ten matches in a row at the 2023 ODI World Cup, were unbeaten on the way to the 2024 T20 World Cup title, and won the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.
In October 2025, Shubman Gill replaced him as ODI captain as the team prepared for the 2027 World Cup. Rohit stayed in the side as a specialist opener.
Batting Style and Strengths
- Timing: He plays shots with very little effort and is rarely seen hurrying a stroke.
- The pull and hook: One of the best in the world against short balls, and the main reason for his huge six tally.
- Converting starts: Once set, he can turn a fifty into a double hundred.
- Powerplay hitting: His fast starts give India the platform to chase huge totals.
Rohit in the IPL
Rohit started in the IPL with Deccan Chargers and won the 2009 title there. He then moved to Mumbai Indians in 2011 and captained them to five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020), making him the most successful captain in IPL history. He has scored more than 7,000 IPL runs.
Awards and Honours
National
Arjuna Award (2015) and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2020)
ICC
ODI Cricketer of the Year (2019)
World Cup
Top run-scorer at the 2019 World Cup with five hundreds
ICC titles
T20 World Cup 2007 and 2024, Champions Trophy 2013 and 2025
Latest Form and the 2027 World Cup
Rohit retired from T20Is in 2024 and from Tests in 2025, and now plays only ODIs. His 2026 has been strong: a century at Lord’s in July and 225 runs in the home series against the West Indies, which included a 101 off 75 balls in Guwahati and made him the third Indian after Tendulkar and Kohli to cross 12,000 ODI runs.
At 39, he remains a key part of India’s plans for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India open against Australia on 7 October 2027. See the full Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rohit Sharma?
He was born on 30 April 1987, so he is 39 as of October 2026.
How many ODI centuries does Rohit Sharma have?
35, the third most in ODI history after Virat Kohli (55) and Sachin Tendulkar (49).
What is Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score?
264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014, the highest individual score in ODI history.
How many double centuries does Rohit have in ODIs?
Three: 209, 264 and 208*. It is a record in the format.
Has Rohit Sharma retired?
He has retired from T20Is (2024) and Tests (2025) but continues to play ODIs for India and the IPL for Mumbai Indians.
Is Rohit Sharma still India’s captain?
No. Shubman Gill took over as ODI captain in October 2025. Rohit plays as an opener.
