The Hitman’s Legacy of Records, Resilience, and Glory- IPL

Rohit Sharma celebrates his 38th birthday on Wednesday, April 30 and the cricketing world can’t help but raise a toast to the ‘Hitman’. The legendary batter has given fans countless reasons to celebrate over the years, from iconic double tons in ODIs to the recent ICC title wins to lifting IPL trophies like it’s a habit, Rohit’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Over the years, Rohit has proven himself as a successful all-format player while also leading IPL franchise Mumbai Indians and his country to great heights on the field as captain. Rohit captained MI to five IPL titles before taking over the reins full-time for India back in November 2021.

He played a big role in changing the way India played cricket, making the team more bold and attacking. As captain, he led from the front and guided India to win both the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Under his leadership, the team also made it to the finals of the 2023 World Test Championship and the ICC World Cup.

Rohit Sharma’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Cricket Stardom

Rohit came from a simple family and had a tough start in life. Because of money problems at home, he had to live with his grandparents in Borivali, Mumbai, staying away from his parents at a young age.

As a child, Rohit had to live away from his parents, Gurunath and Purnima Sharma, so he could follow both his studies and his dream of becoming a cricketer. Staying in Borivali gave him the chance to join a cricket club and practice regularly with the right coaching and support.

Rohit was spotted early by his coaches in Mumbai as a talented young player. He soon got the opportunity to play junior-level cricket under the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and the BCCI. He made a strong impression during the 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka, scoring 205 runs in six matches. Earmarked there for higher honours, he became a rare cricketer to make his List A debut for West Zone in the Deodhar Trophy that year.

Rohit got a chance to play his first first-class match for India A before even playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. This happened in July 2006, when he played against New Zealand A in Darwin.

He got his first chance to play for India in an international match in Belfast the following year, against Ireland. Soon after, he became one of the key players in India’s unforgettable win at the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma’s Cricket Records and Achievements

Rohit has achieved several landmarks, including the record for most centuries in a single edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup with his five centuries at the event’s 2019 edition in England.

Rohit Sharma retired after setting several records, including sharing the record for the most five centuries in T20 internationals. He became known for hitting sixes, setting a record for the most sixes across all formats, Test, ODI, and T20 combined. Last year, he also became the second-fastest player to score 10,000 runs in ODIs, only behind his teammate, the legendary Virat Kohli.

Rohit Sharma’s Leadership: A Legacy of Success

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