Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is an Indian international cricketer known for his batting and leadership. He has represented India in international cricket across multiple formats and has also been a prominent player in the Indian Premier League.
Sharma developed through Mumbai's cricket system before establishing himself in domestic cricket and later becoming a regular member of the Indian national team. His career has included major performances in One Day International, Test and Twenty20 cricket.
Early life
Rohit Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He grew up in Mumbai and began developing his cricket skills at a young age.
Sharma's early cricket development took place in Mumbai, where his performances in school and junior cricket helped him progress into competitive domestic cricket.
Domestic cricket
Sharma represented Mumbai in domestic cricket and became one of the prominent young batsmen in the Indian domestic system. His performances helped him earn selection for India's limited-overs teams.
He also represented India A and India's Under-19 setup during the early stages of his career.
International career
Rohit Sharma made his international debut for India in 2007. He initially established himself as a limited-overs batsman before becoming an important player across formats.
Sharma became particularly prominent in One Day International cricket, where his ability to construct long innings and score at a high rate became a major feature of his career.
Test career
Sharma made his Test debut for India in 2013. After establishing himself in limited-overs cricket, he later became an important opening batsman in India's Test team.
His Test career included several major performances as an opening batsman, particularly in home conditions.
Captaincy
Sharma has held leadership roles for India and has captained Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. His leadership career includes domestic, franchise and international cricket.
As a captain, Sharma has been associated with a calm approach, tactical decision-making and an emphasis on team balance.
Indian Premier League
Rohit Sharma has played a major role in the Indian Premier League. He has represented Mumbai Indians and became one of the franchise's most successful players and leaders.
His IPL career includes multiple championship victories with Mumbai Indians and a long record of performances as a top-order batsman.
Batting style
Sharma is a right-handed batsman known for timing, shot selection and the ability to score heavily once established at the crease.
His batting repertoire includes strong pull shots, drives and attacking stroke play. He has also been recognised for his ability to convert starts into large scores.
Achievements
Sharma's career achievements include major international performances, multiple Indian Premier League titles with Mumbai Indians and significant individual records in limited-overs cricket.
He has also been associated with several high-scoring performances in One Day International cricket.
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References
- Board of Control for Cricket in India — Player information
- International Cricket Council — Player profile
- Indian Premier League — Player information
- Mumbai Cricket Association — Cricket information