Rohit Sharma headlines two viral incidents

Rohit Sharma headlines for two viral incidents

First, during the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match against Australia, Rohit Sharma’s reaction went viral after Rishabh Pant failed to take a catch. In the second over, Pant missed a straightforward catch off Mitchell Marsh’s bat, leading to a visibly angry reaction from Rohit, which quickly spread across social media platforms​ (Free Press Journal) .

In another instance, a video surfaced of Rohit Sharma pleading with a cameraman to turn off the audio while he was having a private conversation with pacer Dhawal Kulkarni. This occurred during an IPL 2024 match between the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. The video captures Rohit saying, “Bhai, audio band karo haan. Kasam se, ek audio ne mera waat laga diya hai” (Brother, turn off the audio. One audio has made life difficult for me)​ (mint)​.

How many centuries does Rohit Sharma have?

Rohit Sharma has a total of 50 centuries in international cricket, distributed across different formats

• Test Centuries: 12
• ODI Centuries: 31
• T20I Centuries: 5

Additionally, Rohit Sharma has scored 2 centuries in the Indian Premier League (IPL)​ (Howzat)​ .

Rohit Sharma family background

• Parents:
  • Father: Gurunath Sharma, who worked as a caretaker of a transport firm storehouse.
  • Mother: Purnima Sharma, a homemaker. She hails from Visakhapatnam.
• Early Life:
  • Rohit was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
  • Due to financial constraints, he was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali, Mumbai. He would visit his parents, who lived in a small single-room house, during weekends.
• Siblings:
  • Rohit has a younger brother named Vishal Sharma.
• Wife and Daughter:
  • Wife: Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager. They got married on December 13, 2015.

Daughter: Samaira Sharma, born in December 2018.

Rohit Sharma,

• Performance: Rohit Sharma has been leading India in various international matches and tournaments, showcasing his consistent batting prowess.
• Captaincy: He has been instrumental in guiding the team, making strategic decisions both on and off the field.
• Achievements: Recently, he has achieved significant milestones in his career, such as leading India to victories in series and tournaments.
• Off-field: Apart from cricket, Rohit Sharma remains active on social media, engaging with fans and promoting various causes.

• ICC Cricket World Cup: Rohit Sharma has been part of the Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007 (T20 format) and in 2011 (ODI format). However, he did not play a significant role in those tournaments as he was still establishing himself in international cricket.
• ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 held in England. He played crucial innings during the tournament, including a century in the semifinal against Sri Lanka.