Rohit Sharma
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FULL NAME | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
BORN | April 30, 1987, Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
BATTING STYLE | Right-hand bat |
BOWLING STYLE | Right-arm off-break |
PLAYING ROLE | Top-order batsman |
Rohit Sharma, the "Hitman," is a legendary Indian batsman and a household name in cricket. Here's a look at his remarkable career and his current IPL status:
- Playing Style: Right-handed batsman
- IPL Debut: 2008 (for Deccan Chargers)
- IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captaincy Legacy in Mumbai Indians (2013-2023):
- Rohit Sharma's story is deeply intertwined with the Mumbai Indians (MI).
- He joined MI in 2011 and became their captain in 2013.
- Under his leadership, MI emerged as the most successful team in IPL history, winning a record five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020).
- Rohit's aggressive batting style and astute captaincy played a pivotal role in MI's dominance.
A Change of Roles (IPL 2024):
- In a surprising turn of events, Rohit Sharma was not retained as MI's captain for the 2024 season.
- The all-rounder Hardik Pandya was appointed as the new leader.
- Rohit will continue to play as a batsman for MI in IPL 2024.