Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
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India skipper Rohit Sharma turns 37 today and we look at three of his best knocks in the ODI format when he smashed double centuries. Rohit made a name for himself as an opener in the ODI format itself from 2013 and hasn't looked back since then.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 37th birthday on April 30, 2024, while Phil Salt broke a massive record of Sourav Ganguly as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals in the 2024 edition of the IPL. Here's a look at the top 10 trending sports stories on April 30.
Travis Head is batting like a dream in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The left-handed batter from Australia has been demolishing bowling attacks at will.
Rohit Sharma's fans have been infuriated since the announcement of Hardik Pandya as captain of Mumbai Indians. Hardik has copped a lot of flak online as well as during Mumbai Indians' matches in the ongoing season.
"I hold Rohit Sharma in very high regard & am a big fan of his, but I have never discussed him in any interview nor made this statement. I also have a lot of respect for Shikhar Dhawan & he being currently injured, makes these articles appear in very poor taste," Zinta wrote in his X post.
PBKS vs MI IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav smashed 78 runs off 53 balls and Rohit Sharma scored crucial 36 runs to help Mumbai Indians post a total of 192/7 against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI: Playing in his 250th IPL game, the veteran batter Rohit Sharma scored 36 runs off 25 balls with the help of three sixes and broke Kieron Pollard's major record for Mumbai Indians in tournament history.
PBKS vs MI IPL 2024 Highlights: Shikhar Dhawan-less Punjab Kings lost the first four wickets on 14 but made a stunning comeback with Ashutosh Sharma, batting at no.8, smashing 61 runs off just 28 balls to take the game to the last over.
Rohit Sharma, 36, was not part of the Indian men's cricket team that won the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011 and recently revealed his desire to get his hands on the biggest trophy in the next World Cup in 2027.
Rohit Sharma displayed sublime touch in Mumbai Indians' (MI) previous fixture against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The former Mumbai Indians captain played an unbeaten knock of 105 runs off 63 balls with the help of 11 fours and five sixes.
Rohit Sharma is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Mumbai Indians skipper is likely to lead India at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.
Who would have thought that after 32 matches, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians would be sailing in the same boat? Such has been the Mumbai Indians' performance in the IPL 2024, which can be alluded to many reasons, apart from cricket. But they have an opportunity to come back on Thursday.
The BCCI might not pull any surprises in the team selection as far as India's T20 World Cup squad is concerned. There could be one or two youngsters in the squad, who have been in terrific form, and a few could miss out as well but largely, there will be tried and tested 15 players in the side.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat the Mumbai Indians by 20 runs to register their fourth win of the 2024 edition of the IPL. Rohit Sharma smashed his second IPL hundred, however, no other batter supported him long enough and Matheesha Pathirana's four-wicket haul ended up being the difference.
Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma finally played a long innings after those 30s and 40s as he broke a few records during his 105-run knock against the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. Chennai Super Kings won the game eventually by 20 runs as Mumbai Indians lost the steam at the end.
MI vs CSK IPL 2024 Highlights: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube recorded brilliant fifties to help Chennai Super Kings post 206 while batting first and then the returning Matheesha Pathirana took four wickets to restrict Mumbai to 186.
The captaincy saga at the Mumbai Indians has led to several reports surfacing regarding Rohit Sharma leaving the franchise next year ahead of the mega auction. For the unversed, Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit as captain ahead of IPL 2024 and the decision hasn't gone down well with fans.
"The 50-over World Cup is the actual World Cup. We have grown up watching the 50-over World Cup. There is the World Test Championship final happening at Lord's in 2025. Hopefully, we will make it there," Rohit Sharma said.
Mumbai Indians registered their second consecutive win in IPL 2024 beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday (April 11). Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma also broke the jinx after 10 years and 93 innings putting up a great show with the bat scoring an aggressive 38 in the chase.
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