The ‘Hitman Sharma’ of the cricket world, Rohit Sharma is one of the most talked-about cricketers of India. He has impressed one and all with his powerful batting skills. There’s nothing better to watch than Rohit Sharma’s batting when he gets going.
Here, we bring you a list of 7 lesser-known facts about Rohit Sharma. Have a look:
1. Crossed 8000 Runs, The Dada Way:
It happened during the fifth and series-decider match against the Australian cricket team when the ‘Hitman Sharma’ of the cricket world completed his 8000 runs in ODI cricket with a bang. Rohit achieved this milestone in his 206th ODI appearance in ODI format. Rohit is the third fastest to achieve the milestone along with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly. Both the cricketers took 200 innings to reach the milestone. The fastest of them is the current Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who achieved this feet in 175 innings followed by South Africa’s star cricketer AB de Villiers.
2. A Proud Real Madrid Fan:
Rohit Sharma is a huge Real Madrid fan. During the 2018 FIFA World Cup between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. During his visit to the Hublot FIFA World Cup 2018 he attended a party and met the then Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho among other celebrities from the football world. He was even presented with a customized Real Madrid jersey.
3. Rohit Sharma – The Designer:
Besides being a destructive batsman, Rohit Sharma is an amazing designer. In March 2019, Rohit Sharma joined hands with the International sports and lifestyle brand called New Era and unveiled an exclusive line of caps designed by Rohit himself. Talking about it, in an interview, he had said:
“I’am a huge fan of New Era Caps. It’s a great feeling to partner with them to launch my own signature line for my fans. I’m a cap lover and I’m partnering with the best to bring my fans the best in terms of style and quality,”
4. Jersey number 45 and it’s a connection with the Universe Boss:
Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma – two of the modern game’s big-hitters, sport the same jersey number 45. Interestingly, Chris Gayle became the first wicket to the Rohit Sharma at the international stage. Rohit has been using the same jersey (no. 45) since his Under-19 World Cup days in the year 2006. It was Rohit’s mother who wanted him to go for this number as the number Rohit desired wasn’t available.
5. Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni:
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are engaged in a very interesting contest. Rohit Sharma with a stunning record of 352 international sixes is the second one in the list. He is only next to MS Dhoni in the list. There was a point when Rohit even overtook MS Dhoni in this list. The duo continues to give each other tough competition in scoring most number of sixes.
6. A decade without skipping a match:
Rohit Sharma redefines what passion and dedication mean. Rohit Sharma skipped his first match in 11 years on April 10, 2019, when he skipped an IPL game for the first time ever because of a muscle spasm. Earlier, the last time Rohit was benched in the tournament was against CSK on May 27th, 2008.
7. Most successful IPL skipper:
Rohit is one among the four cricketers who have lifted the prestigious IPL trophy with two different teams. Besides winning the IPL trophy 4 times, he has won the trophy playing for Deccan Chargers. Apart from Rohit Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Lakshmipathy Balaji, and Yusuf Pathan.
