Rohit Sharma
An Indian batting maestro who redefined the art of opening in limited-overs cricket with his nonchalant six-hitting and record-shattering double centuries.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Indian cricketer·Birthday: April 30·Millennials
Biography
Rohit Sharma's cricket journey is a story of sublime talent meeting a second chance. Bursting onto the scene as a precocious teenager, he initially flitted in and out of the national side, a player of obvious grace yet inconsistent returns. His career transformed when he was promoted to open the batting in ODIs in 2013. The move unlocked a monster. Sharma began compiling innings of breathtaking scale and serene control, becoming the only player to score three double-centuries in ODI cricket, with a monumental 264 standing as the highest individual score in the format's history. His captaincy, marked by a calm exterior, led the Mumbai Indians to multiple IPL titles and culminated in ending India's long ICC trophy drought by lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup. With a pull shot that seems pre-ordained and a timing that defies physics, Sharma crafted a legacy as one of the most destructive and aesthetically pleasing batters of his generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rohit was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rohit Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Rohit's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket (264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014).
- Captained India to victory in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
- Is the only batter to have scored three double-centuries in One Day Internationals.
- Has led the Mumbai Indians to five Indian Premier League titles as captain.
Did You Know?
He was a ball boy during the 1999 Cricket World Cup match in Mumbai.
He is a trained vocalist and has sung a song for a Bollywood film.
His nickname 'Hitman' was given to him by a journalist for his big-hitting ability.
“I believe in staying in the present. I don't think about what has happened in the past or what is going to happen in the future.”
