About Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma (born 30 April 1987), nicknamed the "Hitman", is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team. A right-handed opening batter from Mumbai, he is known for his effortless timing and big-hitting. His records include:

• Highest individual score in ODIs: 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014
• The only player with three ODI double centuries
• The most sixes in international cricket

As captain, he led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, and to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He also captained Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles. He retired from T20Is in June 2024 and from Tests in May 2025, and continues to play ODIs. In June 2026 he received the Padma Shri, and in July 2026 he became the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's.

Profile photo: Prime Minister's Office, Govt. of India / Wikimedia Commons / GODL-India.