Rohit Sharma Profile: Age, Date of Birth and Career Info

Rohit Sharma Personal Life

Rohit Sharmaʼs Family & Early Life

Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on 30th April 1987 in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra to Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma. He has a younger sibling named Vishal Sharma. He was raised by his grandparents in Borivali because of his father’s financial difficulties. He would only visit his parents during the weekends in Dombivli.

Rohit Sharmaʼs Education & Early Influences

Sharma was enrolled into a local school in Visakhapatnam, his mother’s hometown. He then moved to Borivali, Mumbai where he initially studied at Our Lady of Vailankanni High School. He joined a cricket camp in 1999, where Dinesh Lad, his coach, asked him to join Swami Vivekanand International School - an institution known for its cricketing facilities. Unable to afford the school, Lad got him a scholarship, and it is here where his cricketing talent started to shine.

Rohit Sharmaʼs Relationships, Marriage & Children

Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager, on 13th December 2015 after dating for about six years. Ritika was initially working as manager of athletes in a talent management company where she also managed Rohit. Their first child, daughter Samaira Sharma, was born on 30 December 2018. Their second child, son Ahaan Sharma was born on 15 November 2024. He can often be seen sharing his adorable moments with his kids on social media.

Residence & Lifestyle

Sharma’s current residence is an opulent 4BHK apartment on the 29th floor of Ahuja Towers, Worli, South Mumbai. It is estimated to be valued at about an eye-watering Rs 30 crore. The apartment offers an exquisite view of the Arabian Sea; it includes a private lift, Italian marble interiors, automated home systems, a gym, a spa and private lounge access. He also likely owns a farmhouse/holiday home in Alibaug or Lonavla. From living in a modest single-room home to a lavish apartment, Sharma has been through quite the journey.

The current Indian captain’s car collection is nothing to scoff at, as it is a haven of luxury, high-performance machines which are a testament to his exemplary taste. His automobile collection includes a Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover HSE LWB, Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350D, BMW M5 (F1 edition), Mercedes-Benz GLS 400D, and BMW X3 among others. His collection boasts of luxury and performance, which is quite commendable.

Sharma’s exquisite collection doesn’t end with automobiles, for he owns a magnificent luxury watch collection as well. This includes the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi”, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Tag Heuer Carrera and the Hublot Big Bang. This admirable collection throws light on his taste for the extraordinary, both on and off the pitch.

Passions & Hobbies

Cricket isn’t the only sport Sharma pours his soul into, for he is also an ardent admirer of football. He is a long-time supporter of the LaLiga club Real Madrid and he even visited their home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, in 2020. He met the legendary goalkeeper and the club legend, Iker Casillas, in 2024 as well. He loves watching football and makes an effort to play the game with his friends whenever he finds the time.

Sharma is also an avid animal lover and is a supporter of wildlife conservation. He has been associated with PETA India, spreading awareness about endangered species. He even donates for the cause and participates in awareness campaigns as well. He enjoys good music, loves traveling with his family, loves doing yoga and loves to cook as well. Sharma also loves playing table tennis and enjoys movies and playing video games to help him relax during his leisure.

Headquartered in Kota, Rajasthan is the Shri Rohit Sharma Charitable Trust, which he founded in 2023 to focus on uplifting the marginalized communities in India while also impacting healthcare, education and environmental conservation. Its key initiatives include offering children free education, child health and nutrition, opposing child labor and spreading awareness. Today, the non-profit organization has reached multiple states in the country and continues to offer positive impacts upon countless lives. Sharma also contributes to sports development, wildlife conservation and awareness as well as contributing to disaster relief funds.

Social Media & Public Image

Instagram: @rohitsharma45

Twitter/X: @ImRo45

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RohitSharmaOfficialPage/

Sharma has been a part of various sponsorships and endorsements throughout his career. He has been the brand ambassador of CEAT, the Indian tyre manufacturer, ever since 2015. The Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot also chose Rohit as their brand ambassador. He has had a long-standing relationship with Adidas, where he featured in several campaigns. Other than these, he has endorsed Dream11, JioCinema, Maggi, Nissan, Aristocrat by VIP Industries, Max Life Insurance, Swiggy and a handful of other noteworthy brands.

Beginning of Rohit Sharmaʼs Cricket Career

Sharma’s List A debut was against Central Zone while playing for West Zone in the Deodar Trophy in Gwalior in 2005. In the same tournament, he scored 142 off 123 balls against North Zone which caught the attention of the selectors. He debuted for India A against New Zealand A in July 2006, which was his entry into first-class cricket for India A. He also made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2006-07 for Mumbai and won the competition in his maiden tournament.

Rohit made his ODI debut on June 23, 2007 for the national team against Ireland in Belfast - a match which India won. Following that, he was given the chance to make his T20I debut on September 19, 2007 against England in Durban in the ICC T20 World Cup - a competition in which India emerged victorious. He made his test debut a while later on November 6, 2013 against West Indies in Eden Gardens where he smashed a 177, which is the second-highest debut score by an Indian.

India A & Youth Breakthrough

Sharma was a part of the Indian U-19 tour of West Indies in 2005, where his impressive performances led him to be a part of the squad for the U-19 World Cup in 2006 in Sri Lanka. He recorded an unbeaten 132 against Scotland U-19 in the same tournament which was his highlight moment. Albeit the team failed to lift the trophy, his skill and prowess were surely noted.

As mentioned above, Rohit Sharma made his India A debut against New Zealand A. Post the U-19 World Cup, he spent a lot of time honing his skills in the India A team. He impressed against teams like South Africa A, New Zealand A and Australia A. These performances helped seal his transition into the senior team and subsequently, the player we know him as today.

Rohit Sharma Captaincy Records & Leadership

Appointment as Captain

Sharma was appointed as the captain of the T20I national team when then-captain Virat Kohli was rested against Sri Lanka in 2017. He later assumed full captaincy of the team from November 2021 after Kohli stepped down. He took over from Kohli in December 2021 as the ODI captain as well. And finally, he was also handed the Test captaincy from Kohli in March 2022. Post that, Rohit was the captain of India in all formats of the game, till his retirement from T20Is in 2024 and Test cricket in 2025. 

Leadership Highlights

Sharma is well-renowned for his cool composure, tactical acumen and ability to man manage. His “skipper worthy” innings also boosts morale and confidence amongst the team. Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains in Indian history. His stint as a stand-in captain in Asia Cup 2018 bore fruit as he led the team to an unbeaten victorious campaign. He later won the competition again in 2023 as a full-time captain against Sri Lanka. He led the team to victory in the Nidahas Trophy in 2018 as well.

Under his leadership, India were unbeaten throughout the tournament up until the final against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He also led the team to the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023, where Australia once again bested India. India finally won an elusive ICC trophy in 2024 when they defeated South Africa in Barbados in a dramatic match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. His captaincy also won India the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai against New Zealand where he played an indelible knock in the final to claim India the title, first ever since 2013. His legacy as a captain will surely be etched in golden letters in Indian cricketing history.

IPL Involvement

Sharma’s trophy spree as a captain doesn’t end with the national team, for he is also a seasoned veteran in the Indian Premier League. He was appointed as a captain for Mumbai Indians in 2013 mid-season and he won the trophy that very year, besting MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in the final. He won the title again against CSK in 2015, against Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017, before beating CSK again in 2019. He won MI’s last title (as of now) against Delhi Capitals in 2020. He has won the joint-most IPL trophies as a captain, equalling MS Dhoni and is one of the most successful in the competition’s history.

Rohit Sharma Net Worth

As of May 2025, Sharma’s net worth is about ₹218 crore (around $26 million). This, of course, puts him high up on the list of the richest Indian cricketers. Being an A+ grade player, he earns ₹7 crore annually from BCCI. Being a partner of popular brands, he charges around ₹5 crore per endorsement. He also has invested in startups like Rapidobotics and Veiroots Wellness Solutions, and even knows a cricket academy dubbed CricKingdom. His assets also include his luxe apartment, his magnificent car and watch collection and other business ventures.

Rohit Sharmaʼs Awards & Honors

Trivia & Fun Facts About Rohit Sharma

His nickname is the “Hitman” for his aggressive ‘hitting’ especially in white-ball cricket.

He has scored the highest-ever individual score in ODI history (264).

He is the only player in the game’s history to score 3 double centuries in ODI.

He is an avid animal lover and has participated in multiple animal welfare campaigns.

He loves playing FIFA on PlayStation and often has intense gaming sessions with his teammates.

He learned to speak fluent English by watching cartoons and English movies.