Skip to main content

Jaw dropping facts to know about Rohit Sharma

Team India top opening batsman Rohit Sharma turns 32 years today. Rohit Sharma has made a different and special identity in the Indian Cricket by his superb and remarkable games. On his birthday, Insidesport.co has brought to its readers some interesting and magnificent facts and records that are knocked out by Hitman’s willow.

1 Three double Tons in ODI history

Rohit Sharma is the only batsman who has scored three double centuries in the One-day Internationals history. Hitman’s first double century of his One-Day carrier was against Australia in Bangalore in the year  2009. After that, on 14th November 2014, Rohit write the history with his willow with his unbeaten 264 runs knock against the Sri-Lanka at the Eden Garden, Kolkata. Apart from this Rohit Sharma scored his third double (208) century in 2017 in Mohali, once again Sri-Lanka team.

2 Highest Individual Score in ODI History

Rohit Sharma has scored not one, not two but three double tons in ODI history. Rohit’s second double ton against the Sri Lankan team, at the Eden garden, Kolkata in 2014 is the biggest individual score of IDIs cricket (264).

3 IPL Second Richest Player

Rohit Sharma has one of the most lucrative journey to the 12th season of the Indian Premier League. He is the second player to enter the IPL Moneyball 100cr salary club. According to the professional sports’ salary calculator Moneyball he had earned the total IPL Salary INR 116.6cr. Thus he stands 2nd in the list of Top 10 earners of IPL.

  1. First Skipper to won three IPL titles

Rohit Sharma is the first skipper to lead his team to the IPL title thrice. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians have won three titles (2013, 2015, 2017) in IPL.

5 Most 150+ scorer batsman

Rohit Sharma the man with the most 150+ scores in One-Day Internationals too. He had scored 6 times 150+ runs in his ODIs carrier.

6 Most runs scorer in the T20Is

Rohit Sharma is the highest run scorer in T20 Internationals. The player, who started his T20 career in 2007, has scored 2331 runs in 86 innings of 96 matches so far, Where 118 is his highest score.

7 First Skipper to won three IPL titles

Rohit Sharma is the first skipper to lead his team to the IPL title thrice. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians have won three titles (2013, 2015, 2017) in IPL.

8 Fastest Indian batsman to score a century in T20Is

Rohit Sharma is the fastest batsman from team India to score a century in T20I. Rohit has made this as a captain in the year 2017 against Sri Lanka in 35 balls.

9 First batsman to score 3 centuries in all formats

Hitman also became the first batsman to score 3 centuries each in all three forms of international cricket.

10 Rohit Sharma has scored a century in his Test cricket debut

Rohit Sharma is also among the batsman who have scored a century during their debut match in Test Cricket. Rohit scored 177 runs at the Eden garden ion debut against the West Indies in November 2013.

The post Jaw dropping facts to know about Rohit Sharma appeared first on InsideSport.



http://bit.ly/2LcMNVx

Comments

Related Posts

'Kuldeep Yadav was the X-factor India missed' – Former Australian captain questions team selection in England series

Michael Clarke believes India missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, suggesting his 'X-factor' could have helped take 20 wickets. He lauded Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's exceptional all-round performances, highlighting their significant batting contributions alongside their bowling efforts, which cemented their places in the team. from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, Latest Sports News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/LCtMOGm

KL Rahul's unique birthday wish for 'Ajja' Suniel Shetty

KL Rahul shared a heartfelt birthday message for his father-in-law, Suniel Shetty, while reflecting on India's impressive 2-2 series draw against England. Rahul highlighted the team's resilience in the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasizing the significance of the result for Indian Test cricket's future. from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, Latest Sports News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/YhuMKdF

'Are we still stuck in the colonial era?' - Pathan on Gambhir vs The Oval pitch curator saga

Tensions flared ahead of the final Test between India and England as a heated argument erupted between India's coach, Gautam Gambhir, and pitch curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Irfan Pathan's social media post ignited a debate about double standards, questioning why England's coach had pitch access while Gambhir did not. from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, Latest Sports News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/gwZFX1m

England cricketer blocked from promoting OnlyFans in The Hundred

Tymal Mills, the England fast bowler, was prohibited by the ECB from displaying his OnlyFans logo on his bat during The Hundred in August 2025. The decision was influenced by the family-friendly nature of the tournament, as OnlyFans didn't align with it. from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, Latest Sports News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/WtlM5kc

Who is Saaniya Chandok, Arjun Tendulkar's fiancee after private engagement

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of businessman Ravi Ghai, in a private ceremony. Saaniya is a Director at Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store and comes from the Ghai family, known for their ventures in the hospitality and food sector, including The Brooklyn Creamery and Baskin Robbins. from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, Latest Sports News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/DEvWnBL