ROHIT SHARMA

Numerous players have had a significant effect on the cricket globe and have given their all for their country. International recognition for cricket players extends beyond their national borders. We all know that hockey is the national sport of India, but the truth is that cricket is the most popular sport there, and every Indian game is celebrated like a festival. Furthermore, the players who contributed to its uniqueness and intrigue deserve recognition. The life story of one such Indian cricket player who has had a significant influence on the sport’s overall success will be covered in this article. Right now, he is among the best starters in every kind of game.

Rohit Sharma: Who Is He?

The star of Indian cricket is Rohit Sharma. One of India’s best and most gifted hitters is Rohit Sharma. He has established himself as the opening batsman for the Indian cricket team in ODI, Test, and T20 matches. Apart from that, Rohit is currently well-known for his batting in Test matches, where he is demonstrating his abilities. In addition, he leads the Ambani Group-owned Mumbai Indians as captain. In one-day international cricket, Rohit Sharma is the only player to have scored two double hundreds.

Early Life

Ritika is Yuvraj’s sister (relative) and a sports event organizer. Prior to becoming married, they had been friends for six years. That’s why, when they met for an advertisement, Yuvraj had advised Rohit Sharma to keep his distance from Ritika Sajdeh. Ritika and Rohit were initially antagonistic, but as their mutual understanding grew, they became close friends. In addition, they started dating shortly after. Ritika and Rohit had first connected at work. Formerly in charge of Rohit’s cricketing affairs, Ritika is an event planner for athletic events. Six years into their six-year relationship, Rohit wanted to surprise his sweetie. That’s why Rohit asked Ritika to marry him in a location that was particularly meaningful to him. He dropped down on one knee and proposed to her, holding a diamond ring, at the Borivali Sports Club in Mumbai. Following their engagement, December 13, 2015, was chosen as the wedding date for Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh. A celebrity was married at the Taj Lands Resort in Mumbai. Celebrities from the worlds of business, film, and cricket attended their magnificent nuptials. On December 30, 2018, Ritika Sajdeh and Rohit Sharma, who had been married for three joyful years, welcomed a beautiful girl into their family. They did, however, wait a short while before revealing their daughter’s name. Eventually, Rohit Sharma disclosed Samaira’s name on Instagram.

Life after Marriage and Children

Ritika is Yuvraj’s sister (relative) and she organizes sporting events. Before they were married, they had known one other for six years. As a result, when Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh met for an advertisement, Yuvraj had advised him to keep his distance. Despite Rohit’s initial distaste for Ritika, their friendship blossomed as they gained a deeper understanding of one another. Furthermore, they started dating not long after. Ritika and Rohit had become friends at work. Event coordinator Ritika took care of all Rohit’s cricket-related matters while he was playing. Six years into their six-year relationship, Rohit wanted to surprise his sweetie. For this reason, Rohit proposed to Ritika in a place that held special value for him. He dropped down on one knee and proposed to her, holding a diamond ring, at the Borivali Sports Club in Mumbai. Following their engagement, December 13, 2015, was chosen as the wedding date for Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh. A celebrity was married at the Taj Lands Resort in Mumbai. Celebrities from the worlds of business, film, and cricket attended their magnificent nuptials. On December 30, 2018, Ritika Sajdeh and Rohit Sharma, who had been married for three joyful years, welcomed a beautiful girl into their family. They did, however, wait a short while before revealing their daughter’s name. Eventually, Rohit Sharma disclosed Samaira’s name on Instagram.

Career As A Player

Domestic Cricket

Rohit Sharma’s batting was praised by several coaches, and he was chosen to represent the Western Zone in the 2005 Deodhar Trophy versus the Central Zone. Despite his lackluster performance in the match, he proceeded to play Northern Zone and was unbeaten at 142. His reputation soared following this inning, and he was designated one of the thirty guys in contention to compete for the Champions Trophy. During this time, he was also selected for the NKP Salve Trophy. Because of his consistent, excellent play, he was selected for the India A team for the 2006 match against New Zealand. He was also chosen for the Ranji Trophy the same year. Following his first defeat, he impressed the selectors once again, scoring fifty and two centuries against Bengal and Gujarat, respectively.

International

In September 2007, during a Twenty20 match, Rohit struck a brilliant fifty against the quick bowling of South Africa. With excellent field protection, he even led the team to victory. Because of his consistent success in domestic cricket, the selectors decided to include him in the match against Ireland and India. In the Belfast match, Rohit was not given the chance to bat. Because of his performance, the Indian squad was also permitted to play in the semi-finals.

After that, Sharma played Pakistan and scored a solid century. Rohit made his reputation in international cricket after his best ODI performance, which occurred in Australia against Pakistan. The selectors took notice of him after he scored a triple century in the Ranji Trophy in 2009.

Due to misfortune, disappointment, and the better performances of fresh players, it was almost hard to get a roster position. Not only was he selected for the series, but he was not allowed to play in the match against Bangladesh. Concurrently, he was selected for the Test squad, but an injury forced him to pull out. Adding insult to injury, he was also forced to miss the 2011 World Cup match.

Return Of Rohit Sharma

After the World Cup, practically every senior player received time off. Named to the squad, Suresh Raina guided the team to the West Indies. Rohit’s consistent performance throughout the event earned him the title of man of the series. Following that, he kept up his amazing performance, earning him the title of man of the series in the India-West Indies series.

After Sachin Tendulkar left the Indian team, there were few openers available, therefore Rohit was assigned to play alongside Shikhar Dhawan in the 2013 Champions Trophy. The two connected with one other right away. Rohit was in really good health. During the Indian tour, Rohit set a world record with a double century against Australia, which included 16 sixes.In the final test match of Sachin Tendulkar’s career, Rohit scored 177 runs in Kolkata, carrying on his excellent form. Rohit Sharma became the third player to score a century in his first two Test matches, behind Sourav Ganguly and Azharuddin. That year in Kolkata against Sri Lanka, Rohit became the first player in history to reach 250 runs in one-day internationals. He became the first player to score the most runs in an ODI inning with 264 runs. In 2015, Rohit achieved a century in T20 cricket against South Africa. Consequently, he made history as the second batter in cricket history to score a century across all formats.

IPL

An incredible IPL career has been enjoyed by Rohit Sharma. With the Deccan Chargers, he started his IPL career. The fans applauded his hitting prowess despite the team’s failure. Mumbai Indian took him later. He is now the Mumbai Indians’ captain. He won the IPL title in 2015 with the Mumbai Indians when they defeated the Chennai Indians. With an outstanding average of around 33, Rohit has amassed nearly four thousand runs in the IPL.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Rohit Sharma is Rs 162 crores. He now plays cricket for the BCCI and receives an annual pay of Rs 7 crore, as per BCCI regulations. He receives fees from the BCCI of Rs 15 lakh each Test match, Rs 6 lakh per ODI match, and Rs 3 million per T20I match that he participates in. with playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Mumbai Indians, the batter receives a salary of Rs 15 crores. In addition to his cricket career, he has been an endorser for around 12 goods, each of which has an estimated budget of 20 to 30 lakhs.

House & Car Collection

6000 square feet with a broad view of the Arabian Sea await the renowned cricket player Rohit Sharma in Worli’s Ahuja Towers. Relatively valued at approximately Rs 30 crores, the well-furnished apartment is located on the 29th floor of the building. Furthermore, he owns other properties around the nation.

The collection of cars that Rohit Sharma has is really remarkable. It was a Skoda Laura that he drove for the first time, but now he drives a Toyota Fortuner every day and an occasional BMW X3. A BMW M5, which he paid Rs 1.5 crore for, is his most valuable possession. Among F1 enthusiasts, he is well known for owning a BMW X3 Formula One model. Rohit has an Audi and a Mercedes in addition to Nissan, which he advocates.

Awards

The Indian government honored Sharma in 2015 with the Arjuna Award, which is the country’s second-highest athletic accolade.He received the highest sports accolade in India, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (formerly known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award), in 2020.
As the 2019 ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, Sharma was also a member of the 2014 and every year from 2016 to 2019 ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year. In 2021, he was also named to the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year, mostly for of his performance during India’s Test tour of England. In its 2022 edition, the Wisden Cricketer’s Almanack named him one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year for the same accomplishments.

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