Rohit Sharma: The Journey of India's Cricket Captain and "Hitman"

Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He comes from a modest background, and his talent was nurtured through the support of his uncle and grandparents.

Rohit's cricketing talent was evident from a young age. He joined a cricket camp with the help of his uncle and later joined the Swami Vivekanand International School, where he was coached by Dinesh Lad.

Rohit made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2006-07 season. He played a crucial role in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy triumph in the 2006-07 season.

Rohit made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India on June 23, 2007, against Ireland. His T20 International debut came on September 19, 2007, against England in the ICC World Twenty20.

Rohit made his Test debut on November 6, 2013, against the West Indies. He scored a century in his debut match and followed it up with another century in the second Test of the series.

Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Under his leadership, MI has won the IPL title five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), making him the most successful captain in the tournament's history.

Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian national cricket team. He was appointed as the full-time captain for both the ODI and T20I formats in December 2021, succeeding Virat Kohli. He is known for his strategic acumen and calm leadership style.

Rohit is known for his record-breaking performances. He holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI (264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014). He is also the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODIs.

Rohit is often referred to as the "Hitman" due to his powerful hitting ability. He has scored multiple centuries in all formats of the game and is known for his ability to accelerate the scoring rate in limited-overs cricket.

Rohit has been a consistent performer in ICC tournaments. He was the highest run-scorer in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, scoring five centuries in the tournament, the most by any player in a single World Cup edition.

Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, 2015. The couple has a daughter named Samaira, born in December 2018. Rohit is known for his love for animals and is associated with various animal welfare initiatives.