Rohit Sharma reveals the main man behind his nickname 'Hitman'

Rohit Sharma, India’s limited overs captain has been in the news recently for his stupendous innings in recent times. In the recently concluded series against Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma became the first ever batsman to score a century in all three formats of a tour. The 30-year-old also scored his third double hundred in one-day internationals in the second game in Mohali.

The stand-in skipper played a magnificent knock in the second T20I in Indore, he scored his second T20I century in a mere 35 deliveries and equalled the record of the fastest T20I century ever. These blistering knocks took social media by storm and his nickname ‘Hitman’ came into action pretty soon.

What’s The Origin?

In an interview to India Today, Rohit discussed how the name may have first cropped up. “Ravi bhai [Shastri] was commenting and there is a guy called PD in the crew, he said after the game that ‘you played like a Hitman’ because my name is Ro-‘Hit’. Ravi was standing there, heard it and said it during the commentary. I think it caught up like that,” he said.

Sharma’s explosive hitting demands for a nickname of this sort, PD was absolutely right on calling him ‘Hitman’. After the incident, the name ‘Hitman’ popped up on the big screen during many games of the Indian premier league(IPL).

The Next Assignment?

The Indian opener has his eyes set on the South Africa tour, India will embark on a long journey on 5th January as the first test starts in Cape Town. Rohit Sharma will look to make the most of this opportunity, he averages only 12.29 with the highest score of 23 in the ‘Rainbow Nation’.

Rohit ‘Hitman’ Sharma is travelling to South Africa as an improved batsman. He will try to bring into account his recent form against the Lankans to be successful in South Africa. Rohit Sharma will play Tests as a number six batsman, his role will be crucial as number six batsman often get to face the second new ball in South Africa.

A lot will depend on the stylish Mumbai batsman. Rohit will be eager to make this opportunity count and his success in limited overs cricket will mean that India gets off to a good start. He has already established himself in limited overs cricket and will now try to replicate his recent success in Test cricket in South Africa.

Rohit has a perfect year in his career. Have a look at his records