Holding the world record for the highest individual score in a One Day International, Rohit Sharma redefined modern opening batting through sheer consistency and power. Born in Nagpur in 1987, he emerged from humble beginnings to become a central figure in Indian cricket, captaining the national side to major tournament victories while establishing numerous statistical milestones across all international formats.
Formative Years and Domestic Development
Raised by grandparents in Borivali, Sharma entered a cricket camp in 1999. His coach, Dinesh Lad, secured a scholarship for him at Swami Vivekanand International School, where his transition from an off-spinner to an opening batter began. He debuted for West Zone in the 2005 Deodhar Trophy and later joined Mumbai for the 2006–07 Ranji Trophy season. His prolific domestic output included a career-best 309 not out against Gujarat in 2009.
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Sharma made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in 2013, scoring 177. As a leader, he proved highly effective, captaining the Mumbai Indians to five Indian Premier League titles between 2013 and 2020. On the international stage, he captained India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the only captain to lead a team in all ICC tournament finals.
Statistical Achievements
His career is defined by high-scoring feats, including three double centuries in ODI cricket and seven centuries at Cricket World Cups. He holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket and the most runs in T20 Internationals. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Sharma practices the Sahaj Marg meditation technique and has served as a brand ambassador for organizations such as Hublot and CEAT.
National Honors
In recognition of his long-standing contribution to Indian cricket, Sharma received the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020. In 2026, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri, the nation's fourth-highest civilian honor, marking his impact on the sport and his leadership during successful campaigns in the Asia Cup and ICC tournament play.
Fast facts
- Born: 30 April 1987, Nagpur
- Highest ODI Score: 264
- IPL Titles as Captain: 5
- Arjuna Award: 2015
- Khel Ratna Award: 2020
- Padma Shri: 2026
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2022
Questions readers ask
How many double centuries has Rohit Sharma scored in ODIs?
He has scored three double centuries in One Day International cricket.
Which IPL team did Rohit Sharma captain to five titles?
He captained the Mumbai Indians to five Indian Premier League titles between 2013 and 2020.
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