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Who is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma

About Rohit Sharma

Who is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team in the ODI format. Sharma is a right-handed batsman, right-arm off-break bowler. The 'Hitman' as he is called, has enjoyed an illustrious international career across all formats. In Test cricket (2013–2024), he played 67 matches, scoring 4,301 runs in 116 innings at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries and a highest score of 212. In the ODI format (2007–2025), he has been one of India’s most consistent performers, amassing 11,168 runs in 273 matches at an impressive average of 48.76, including 32 centuries and a record-breaking 264 as his highest
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Rohit lights up Jaipur with majestic 155

Rohit Sharma smashes a dazzling 155 as Mumbai thrash Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur. A packed Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnesses the Hitman's masterclass.

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

Cricket in 2025: A year of transitions, retirements and rule changes

While many players ended their respective careers this year, ICC also made some significant rule changes in the game that will have an impact for years to come now.

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

I was distraught, didn't want to play anymore: Rohit Sharma on 2023 WC loss

India's 2023 World Cup campaign was as close to flawless as a team could be. Nine straight wins until Australia crushed their dream in the final in Ahmedabad

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

Rohit Sharma becomes fourth Indian to score 20,000 runs across formats

Rohit had also broken Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODI cricket, demonstrating that even after years at the international level, he remains a formidable force.

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 6:47 PM IST

Harbhajan: Unfair that people with little success judge Rohit-Kohli future

The 38-year-old Rohit and the 37-year-old Kohli only play the ODI format now, and there has been intense speculation on whether they would be able to continue till the World Cup in South Africa

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 8:46 PM IST

Rohit set to return to India's premier domestic T20 tourney after 13 years

Rohit will head to Pune after the third ODI against South Africa on December 6 in Visakhapatnam. Mumbai are certain to qualify for the Super League stage, which is scheduled to take place from Dec 12

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 7:49 PM IST

BCCI reveals Indian team's jersey for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Raipur

The unveiling ceremony featured former India captain Rohit Sharma, who attended the event in his role as the tournament's brand ambassador

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd ODI: Markram-Breetzke help SA level series 1-1 in Raipur

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli's century goes in vain as the series will now be decided in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

Credit for India's aggressive batting intent goes to Rohit, Dravid: Ashwin

India's aggressive batting approach, which has brought a lot of success, is credit to former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid, according to Ravichandran Ashwin.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 8:34 PM IST

Virat and Rohit make rivals look silly; great to watch them: KL Rahul

The Bengaluru man also lauded Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav for keeping their nerves in a high-scoring match.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 12:11 PM IST

Rohit-Kohli shine bright, record 20th 100-run partnership in ODI cricket

The Rohit-Kohli combination has accumulated over 5,400 partnership runs, ranking second on the all-time list of ODI partnerships by runs, behind Tendulkar and Ganguly's monumental 8,227 runs.

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 3:21 PM IST

Rohit Sharma eclipses Afridi to become leading six-hitter in ODI cricket

Rohit struck three sixes against South Africa in Ranchi to reach the historic milestone

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

If they can put in hard work, Rohit-Kohli can surely play 2027 WC: Morkel

Morkel said that Rohit and Kohli's vast experience in high-pressure tournaments is something India cannot easily replace

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 7:12 PM IST

Dhoni drives Kohli back to the hotel after dinner at his home | Watch video

Kohli was received by his old teammate and former India cricketer Saurabh Tiwary in Ranchi, who currently serves as the JKCA secretary

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

India vs South Africa ODIs full schedule, squads, live time and streaming

The responsibility of leading the team returns to KL Rahul, who last captained India in the 2023 ODI series against South Africa, a contest India won 2-1.

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Rohit Sharma likely to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for match prep

Rohit last played a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match back in the 2011/2012 season, marking a long return to domestic T20 cricket if he decides to come back for Mumbai.

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

BCCI's diktat for Rohit, Kohli: Domestic cricket must for ODI contention

Rohit and Kohli have retired from Tests and T20 Internationals, and now the board wants them to stay match-fit through India's domestic circuit.

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 10:30 AM IST

Rohit breaks Sachin's record; becomes oldest no.1 batter in ODI rankings

At 38, Rohit Sharma achieves a long-awaited career milestone by rising to the top of the ICC ODI batting charts for the first time, overtaking Shubman Gill

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

AB de Villiers calls Kohli-Rohit a generational combo fans should honour

Facing intense scrutiny since last few months which saw both Kohli and Rohit retiring from Test cricket and T20Is, they made international comebacks during the recent ODI series in Australia

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:20 PM IST

Rohit Sharma's redemption: A century born from solitude and self-discovery

Sometimes you need to understand that life has more to offer than what you do professionally, says former India captain Rohit Sharma

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 11:31 AM IST