Rohit Sharma is a very successful and popular cricketer in the world. His career has spanned over a decade and his performance in the ODIs and IPL has been very promising. Here is a look at his personal and professional life, including his relationship with Ritika Sajdeh.
ODI double centuries
Rohit Sharma has become the only cricketer in history to score three ODI double-centuries. He scored his first in 2013 and followed it up with two more against Sri Lanka in 2014.
While Rohit did not reach his first ODI double century in a hurry, he did not stop there. After a slow start, he accelerated to a run-a-ball 157 in just 143 deliveries. His innings featured 13 fours and 12 sixes. During the course of the match, he broke several records.
Besides scoring the second-fastest ODI double century, he also broke the record for the most number of fours in an ODI inning. It was the fifth time he had hit five or more fours in an ODI inning.
In the third ODI, he hit 208 runs against Sri Lanka in Mohali. He took 43 balls to reach his first 50 and 25 balls to reach his second 50. Earlier, he had topped the previous highest score by a batsman, Virat Kohli’s 154 against New Zealand last year.
Test career
Rohit Sharma is an Indian batsman who has been a key player in the Indian team in both the Test and ODI formats. He is regarded as a talented opener and middle-order batsman. His career in international cricket spans six years.
As a young boy, Rohit used to love playing cricket. However, he was mainly interested in spending his time with his uncles and grandparents.
In 2006, Rohit started playing First Class cricket and he became a part of the Mumbai team in the Ranji Trophy. During this time, he also played in the IPL, which earned him some attention.
After a rocky start in the Test arena, Rohit was called up to the senior national squad. Despite a poor performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka, he made a strong comeback in the second Test.
IPL career
Rohit Sharma has been one of the leading players for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has won four titles with the team. In addition, he has been captain for three of the team’s titles. This makes him the most successful captain in the IPL.
Rohit started his IPL career with Deccan Chargers in 2008. In his first two years, he played for the team. However, he had some issues with consistency. By his third season, he averaged 136 runs per match and his strike rate was 147.
After his initial stint in the league, he was promoted to the opening position. Then, he never looked back.
During his career, he had a number of vital performances in the World T20. His record-breaking innings against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and West Indies made him a star of the tournament.
Relationship with Ritika Sajdeh
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh have a magical love story. Their wedding was a star-studded event in Mumbai in 2015. The wedding was attended by everyone from the business world and the Bollywood industry.
They have one child, Samaira. Both Rohit and Ritika have a picture-perfect families. However, the couple has been in a couple of minor controversies. When asked about the controversies, both Rohit and Ritika have revealed that they have not spoken about the issues.
While Rohit was working on a Reebok ad shoot, he met Ritika. After a while, the two became close. During a photo session, Ritika noticed that Rohit was a bit uneasy. She was able to make him feel comfortable.
Rohit was a cricketer who was finding his feet in international cricket. At that time, the couple didn’t know how to tell their friends about their relationship.
Personal life
Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian cricket player who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He also captains the Indian cricket team and has played a prominent role in the success of India’s cricket.
In addition to his career on the cricket field, Rohit has been a leading animal welfare campaigner and has aided many animals. He is a member of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and a staunch supporter of animal rights.
Rohit started playing cricket when he was a teenager. His uncle enrolled him in a cricket camp. Later, he got a scholarship at the Vivekanand International School. The school had a better cricket infrastructure than the one at his home.
Rohit’s father worked as a storehouse caretaker for a transport company. But, he did not have enough money to support his family. So, his uncle raised him.
