Rohit Sharma continues to train in Mumbai, likely to depart for Australia after birth of second child

Rohit Sharma continues to train in Mumbai

Rohit might miss the first Test of the forthcoming series Down Under.

On This Day in 2014: Rohit Sharma smashed 264 to script history at iconic Eden Gardens

OTD in 2014: Rohit smashed 264 to script history vs SL

Rohit Sharma smashed an awe-inspiring 264 against Sri Lanka at the iconic Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.

On This Day: Rohit Sharma smashes highest individual score in ODI history at iconic Eden Gardens

India will beat Australia, Rohit ki kaptaani mein hat trick karenge- Chetan Sharma

India will beat Australia: Chetan Sharma

India haven't lost a Test series to Australia since 2014-15.

India will beat Australia, Rohit ki kaptaani mein hat trick karenge: Chetan Sharma

Rohit Sharma not travelling with India to Australia ahead of BGT 2024-25

Rohit not travelling with India to Australia

"Yes, Rohit is not travelling with the team, but don't rule him out of the first Test as yet. He may end up flying to Australia later in the third week, closer to the first Test," a source said.

5 Greatest Mumbai Indians players in IPL history

Mumbai Indians won the title five times - 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

November 11, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

November 11, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines

Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in today's cricketing world.

'There is no confirmation, hopefully he'll be available' - Gautam Gambhir on Rohit Sharma's availability in Perth Test

Gambhir keeps suspense on Rohit's availability in Perth Test

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to miss the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as he is expecting his second child with wife Ritika Sajdeh.

BGT 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir drops hints of KL Rahul playing Perth Test amid Rohit Sharma’s uncertainty

Gambhir hints of Rahul playing Perth Test in Rohit's absence

The first Test of the series will be played in Perth on November 22.

‘What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?’ - Gautam Gambhir defends Virat Kohli ahead of BGT 2024-25

Gambhir defends Virat Kohli against Ponting's criticism

Ponting recently criticised Virat Kohli's form of only two centuries in the last five years.

Jasprit Bumrah to lead India in Rohit Sharma's absence: Gautam Gambhir

Bumrah to lead India in Rohit Sharma's absence: Gambhir

"Bumrah is the vice-captain, so obviously he is going to be the captain in Rohit Sharma's absence," said Gambhir at the presser in Mumbai.

BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma to not travel with Indian team for first Test

Rohit Sharma to not travel with India for 1st Test in BGT

The Indian captain in lieu of Rohit for the Perth Test has not yet been revealed.

AUS vs IND 2024-25: Rohit Sharma to not travel with Indian team, set to miss first Test

November 10, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines

November 10, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Aaron Finch and Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh

Ritika salutes Finch for coming to husband Rohit's defence

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to miss the first Test between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

BGT 2024-25: Ritika Sajdeh salutes Aaron Finch for coming to husband Rohit Sharma's defence

November 9, Evening Brief: Today's top news

Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

November 9, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Reports- Rohit Sharma to leave for Australia with Indian team, participation in Perth Test doubtful

Reports: Rohit to leave for Australia with Indian team

Rohit Sharma recently stated that his inclusion in the first Test against Australia is in doubts.

Reports: Rohit Sharma to leave for Australia with Indian team, participation in Perth Test doubtful

AUS-A vs IND-A 2024: India's batting woes continue ahead of BGT 2024-25

India's batting woes continue ahead of BGT 2024-25

Easwaran made 17 runs, while Rahul scored 10 in the second innings.

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<h2>Introduction:</h2>
<p>Rohit Sharma is a colossal batting figure in international cricket due to his formidable batting technique. During his initial days in the sport, he started as an off-spinner who could bat in the lower order. However, his coach Dinesh Lad recognised his batting skills and assigned him the role of an opener. In the Harris and Giles Shield school cricket tournament, he showcased his batting talent notching a century on debut.</p>
<h3>Rohit Sharma's Career information</h3>
<p><strong>Test Debut:</strong> India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens, November 6, 2013<br><strong>ODI Debut: </strong>Ireland vs India at Civil Service Cricket Club, June 23, 2007<br><strong>T20I Debut:</strong> India vs England at Kingsmead, September 19, 2007</p>
<h3>Early domestic career:</h3>
<p>In February 2006, Rohit Sharma made his domestic debut for West Zone in the Deodhar trophy and grabbed eyes with his knock of 142 runs off 123 deliveries against North Zone. In July 2006, he broke into first-class cricket with his debut for India A against New Zealand A at Darwin. Later, in the 2006-07 Ranji Trophy, he became a part of Mumbai and scored 205 runs in a game against Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>International career:</h3>
<p>Witnessing the fine batting figures of Sharma in the domestic circuit, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) picked him up for the 2007 Future Cup that featured Ireland and South Africa. He got included in the playing XI against Ireland at Belfast but didn’t bat as India won &nbsp;the match comfortably with nine wickets in hand.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the 2007 World T20, he made his T20 International debut in the match against South Africa. Filling the boots of injured Yuvraj Singh, Sharma scored his maiden fifty that helped India win the match. Against the arch-rivals Pakistan in the final game, he contributed to the team’s victory with his rapid 30-run innings.</p>
<p>Following his hit show in the marquee event, the selectors showed faith in him for the One-Day International series against Pakistan at home. In the last match against the Men in Green in Jaipur, he hit a maiden half-century in a losing cause. In 2008, Sharma travelled to Australia for the Commonwealth Bank Series 2007-08 and scored 235 runs with two fifties, of which one came in the crucial first-final match against Australia in Sydney.</p>
<h3>Lean phase:</h3>
<p>After contributing to India’s phenomenal ODI series triumph in Australia, Sharma’s form dippedand he lost his spot to Suresh Raina. In 2010, he delivered some decent knocks to the team in the Zimbabwe Tri-Series and strived to reserve his berth for the 2011 World Cup in India. In 2011, Sharma failed to show up in the bilateral ODI tournament in South Africa and couldn’t find a place in India’s team for the 2011 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In June 2011, Sharma returned to the ODI team during India’s tour of the West Indies. Against the Caribbeans, the right-hander tried to regain his rhythm with a couple of half-centuries. In 2012, the explosive batter hit a new low as he could amass only 168 runs in the calendar year.</p>
<h3>Dominance in white-ball format:</h3>
<p>After phasing out the veterans Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir due to their poor form, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a></strong> assigned Rohit Sharma the role of an opener in the 2013 Champions Trophy. His skipper’s move to promote him in the batting order proved beneficial as he came hard on bowlers in the marquee event.</p>
<p>In November 2013, he notched historic 209 runs against Australia in Bengaluru and became the third cricketer to score a double hundred in ODIs. After hitting a double century in 2013, Sharma delivered another charismatic batting performance against Sri Lanka in November 2014. At <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/eden-gardens-kolkata-history-stadium-capacity-stands-stats-trivia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eden Gardens</a></strong>, he racked up 264 runs and became the first player to score double century twice in ODIs.</p>
<p>Playing his second World Cup in 2019, the ferocious India opener showcased his exceptional batting skills becoming the top run-scorer. In the tournament, Sharma hit five centuries and broke the former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sanagakkara’s record of four tons in a <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a></strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>India Captaincy:</h3>
<p>In December 2017, Rohit Sharma led the team phenomenally against Sri Lanka at home in the limited formats as <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/virat-kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a></strong> was given a rest ahead of the 2018 South Africa tour. Next year, he captained the team again and won Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup with his leadership talent.&nbsp;<br>In February 2022, Sharma became the full-time skipper of India after Virat Kohli gave up his Test captaincy in January.</p>
<h3>Test career:</h3>
<p>Sharma began his Test career in 2013 in a home series against the West Indies. Playing his debut match, he displayed confidence scoring a match-winning hundred. However, after that performance, he struggled to be among the runs in South Africa (2013-14) and Australia (2014-15) tours.</p>
<p>In 2018, selectors dropped Sharma from the Test team due to his dismal batting performance in the 2017-18 South Africa tour. However, the veteran featured in India whites again in the four-match Test series in Australia in 2018-19. In October 2019, he played his best Test innings against South Africa in Ranchi and helped the team to vanquish the visitors comfortably.</p>
<h3>IPL Journey:</h3>
<p>Sharma started his <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL </a></strong>career with Deccan Chargers in the inaugural season in 2008. In 2011, he joined Mumbai Indians (MI) and became a vital cog due to his brilliant batting technique. During the sixth edition of the league, MI assigned him the responsibility of captaining the team after Ricky Ponting’s failure as batter and skipper. Since then, there is no turning back for him as the veteran has won five titles with his leadership qualities and made the franchise joint most successful in the history of the tournament.</p>
<h3>Rohit Sharma's Personal Life:</h3>
<p>On December 13, 2015, Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh, who is a sports event manager by profession. They welcomed a daughter, whom they named Samaira Sharma. Sharma also engages in philanthropic activities as he has promoted causes of health, children, and animal welfare in the past.</p>

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