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Rohit Sharma

Cricketer / Entrepreneur / Brand Ambassador
Age
39 years
Height
5 ft 10 in

Rohit Sharma is one of India's most accomplished cricketers and one of the most successful captains of the modern era. Born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Rohit Sharma established himself as a right-handed top-order batter renowned for his timing, six-hitting ability and record-breaking ODI performances. He made his international debut for India in 2007 and went on to become one of the country's most productive limited-overs batters.

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Biography

Rohit Sharma is one of India's most accomplished cricketers and one of the most successful captains of the modern era. Born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Rohit Sharma established himself as a right-handed top-order batter renowned for his timing, six-hitting ability and record-breaking ODI performances. He made his international debut for India in 2007 and went on to become one of the country's most productive limited-overs batters.

Rohit Sharma has won multiple major international trophies with India. He was part of India's 2007 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams before captaining India to the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy titles. He is the only batter to have scored three ODI double centuries and holds the ODI record for the highest individual score, 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014. He has also led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles.

After retiring from T20 internationals following India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory, Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in 2025 while continuing to represent India in ODIs. In 2026, he remains active in international one-day cricket and continues to play in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians.

Outside cricket, Rohit Sharma earns from IPL and cricket-related income, major brand endorsements, investments and business ventures. His commercial associations have included Adidas, CEAT, Hublot, Oakley and other major brands. He has also been involved in cricket and education-related ventures. In September 2026, he expanded his presence into television with Family Full House with Rohit Sharma on Sony Entertainment Television.

Career timeline

Career timeline

Made his international debut for India
Became a key India opener and won the Champions Trophy
Scored a record five centuries at the Cricket World Cup
Captained India to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title
Captained India to the ICC Champions Trophy title
Estimated wealth

Estimated wealth

₹210–₹230 crore

Estimate as of 2026

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References

Sources & References

  • ICC, BCCI, Reuters, Economic Times, ET Now, IPL.com, Moneycontrol, Wikimedia Commons
Methodology

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