Rohit Sharma is an Indian cricketer and the ODI captain of the national team. He earlier led India in Tests and T20Is and is regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time. A right-handed batter, he plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup
Rohit led the Mumbai Indians to win five Indian Premier League championships (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), which made him the second most successful captain in the league after MS Dhoni. He was among the few players who have appeared in all T20 World Cups held from 2007 to 2024, and he’s the sole Indian to triumph twice in these tournaments. He won both the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the Khel Ratna in 2020. He was the captain and led India to Asian Cup titles in 2018 and 2023, as well as the Nidahas Trophy in 2018.
Rohit Sharma Parents: Who Are They?
Rohit Sharma’s parents are Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma. He was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He spent much of his childhood and uncles in Borivali, Mumbai, where he found better opportunities to play cricket. Both parents prefer to stay away from the limelight but make rare public appearances, like when Rohit called them on stage to inaugurate the ‘Rohit Sharma Stand’ at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma’s Father – Gurunath Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s father, Gurunath, worked as a caretaker in a transport firm and struggled financially, which forced Rohit to spend much of his childhood in Mumbai with his grandparents while his parents lived separately.
Rohit Sharma’s Mother – Purnima Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s mother, Purnima, originally from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, has been his emotional strength throughout his journey.
Does Rohit Sharma have a brother?
Rohit Sharma has a younger brother named Vishal Sharma. He is a business developer by profession and also looks after Rohit’s cricket academy called Cricketingdom, which has branches in India and abroad, including Indonesia. Apart from the academy, he also manages Rohit’s other business interests in Mumbai.
FAQs.
Q. How old is Rohit Sharma?
A. The indian ODI captain, Rohit Sharma is 38 years old.
Q. Who is Rohit Sharma’s Wife?
A. Rohit Sharma is married to Ritika Sajdeh. They both got married on December 13, 2025.
Q. Where are Rohit Sharma’s parents originally from?
A. Rohit Sharma’s mother is from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and his father is from Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Q. Did Rohit Sharma retire from T20?
A. After winning the T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma announced that he is retiring from the T20 format.
Q. Did Rohit Sharma win the World Cup?
A. As the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.
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