Today marks a special day in Indian cricket as Rohit Sharma, affectionately known as the “Hitman,” celebrates his birthday! Born on April 30, 1987, Rohit turns 38 years old this year. To honor his incredible journey and contributions to cricket, let’s delve into five lesser-known facts about Rohit Sharma.
Unknown facts about Rohit Sharma
Multilingual Talent Rohit Sharma is fluent in four languages: Hindi, English, Marathi, and Telugu. His mother hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which explains his proficiency in Telugu. This linguistic versatility reflects his diverse upbringing.
Vegetarian with a Twist Rohit is originally a vegetarian, adhering to his family’s traditions. However, as a sportsperson, he enjoys eating eggs for their nutritional benefits. Interestingly, he consumes eggs only outside his home to respect his family’s vegetarian practices.
Started as an Off-Spinner Before becoming one of the world’s most explosive batters, Rohit began his cricketing journey as an off-spinner. His childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, recognized his batting potential and encouraged him to focus on his skills with the bat—a decision that changed his career trajectory.
Record-Breaking Centuries Rohit Sharma holds the unique distinction of being the first Indian cricketer to score a century in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2006-07, scoring an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat.
Sleep enthusiast Rohit is known for his love of sleep. His teammate Virat Kohli once revealed that Rohit can sleep anywhere, anytime, and is often the most relaxed member of the team. This trait has earned him the nickname “Sleeping Beauty” among his peers.
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