Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma: A look at five records held by the Hitman

<p>Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also shared a heartfelt wish for Rohit on social media.</p>

<p>Gambhir, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017, said Rohit was the only batter in the IPL who gave him nightmares as captain. Gambhir, a two-time IPL-winning captain, found it difficult to stop the Hitman when he turned up against KKR.</p>

<p>Rohit enjoyed batting against KKR and still holds the record for most runs against the two-time champions in IPL history. He played several match-winning knocks for his side Mumbai Indians against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit has also slammed six half-centuries against KKR.</p>

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<p>“Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully, I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45,” wrote Gambhir in his tweet for Rohit on his 35th birthday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully I don’t captain anymore <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/XzpEc9Ptal">pic.twitter.com/XzpEc9Ptal</a></p>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1520273607414497280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Several other former and current cricketers also took to social media to send their wishes to Rohit. The likes of Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Irfan Pathan and others wished the Hitman. Check out the wishes:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday Rohit Bhai. Appreciate your support always. Cheers to all the fun we have had together &amp; all the wonderful memories to come. Enjoy your day. <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/4BBKskNLjM">pic.twitter.com/4BBKskNLjM</a></p>
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) <a href="https://twitter.com/imkuldeep18/status/1520313930429599744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The love &amp; respect for my Rohitaa Shramaa will always be constant on &amp; off field<br />
Found my bade bhaiya<br />
Wishing you lifetime of happiness, amazing games &amp; good health<br />
Happy birthday Hitman <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZSRGNQHCp4">pic.twitter.com/ZSRGNQHCp4</a></p>
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) <a href="https://twitter.com/yuzi_chahal/status/1520283620010868737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We all have that one friend who laughs when you are angry;) Happy birthday brother <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> may you score tons of runs and achieve greater heights on field <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayRohit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayRohit</a> <a href="https://t.co/BIDNHkEN1B">pic.twitter.com/BIDNHkEN1B</a></p>
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1520308252738994177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday brotherman this is the time to back yourself and hit it out of the park like you always have Sending you loads of love and good wishes on your special day <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/kpxDGrdBem">pic.twitter.com/kpxDGrdBem</a></p>
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1520270192131067904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Not the ideal start for Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit-led Mumbai Indans have had a disatarous start in the ongoing IPL 2022 as they remain winless despite the season crossing the halfway mark. Mumbai Indians have lost as many as eight matches in a row so far this season - the most by any team in the history of the tournament.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians are the only team winless in the competition sp far and will be hoping to spark a turnaround when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their next game on Saturday.</p>

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Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also shared a heartfelt wish for Rohit on social media. Gambhir, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017, said Rohit was the only batter in the IPL who gave him nightmares as captain. Gambhir, a two-time IPL-winning captain, found it difficult to stop the Hitman when he turned up against KKR. Rohit enjoyed batting against KKR and still holds the record for most runs against the two-time champions in IPL history. He played several match-winning knocks for his side Mumbai Indians against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit has also slammed six half-centuries against KKR. Also Read: 'We played stupid cricket, I was fuming': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS “Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully, I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45,” wrote Gambhir in his tweet for Rohit on his 35th birthday. Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/XzpEc9Ptal — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 30, 2022 × Several other former and current cricketers also took to social media to send their wishes to Rohit. The likes of Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Irfan Pathan and others wished the Hitman. Check out the wishes: Happy birthday Rohit Bhai. Appreciate your support always. Cheers to all the fun we have had together & all the wonderful memories to come. Enjoy your day. @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/4BBKskNLjM — Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) April 30, 2022 × The love & respect for my Rohitaa Shramaa will always be constant on & off field Found my bade bhaiya Wishing you lifetime of happiness, amazing games & good health Happy birthday Hitman @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ZSRGNQHCp4 — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 30, 2022 × We all have that one friend who laughs when you are angry;) Happy birthday brother @ImRo45 may you score tons of runs and achieve greater heights on field #HappyBirthdayRohit pic.twitter.com/BIDNHkEN1B — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 30, 2022 × Happy birthday brotherman this is the time to back yourself and hit it out of the park like you always have Sending you loads of love and good wishes on your special day @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/kpxDGrdBem — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 30, 2022 × Also Read: Umran Malik on selectors' radar for South Africa T20I series afer impressive IPL 2022 campaign - Report Not the ideal start for Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022: Rohit-led Mumbai Indans have had a disatarous start in the ongoing IPL 2022 as they remain winless despite the season crossing the halfway mark. Mumbai Indians have lost as many as eight matches in a row so far this season - the most by any team in the history of the tournament. Mumbai Indians are the only team winless in the competition sp far and will be hoping to spark a turnaround when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their next game on Saturday.

Only batsman who gave me nightmares as captain: Gautam Gambhir wishes Rohit Sharma on 35th birthday

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level. Behind the triumph of the Indian cricket team, there has been a significant commitment from marvellous cricketers. In the midst of those players, is a very notable cricketer and India's most valued belonging at present: Rohit Sharma.</p>

<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The journey from 2007-2012</h2>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Rohit Sharma thumped the entryways of Indian cricket when he ventured out to challenge Ireland in the year 2007 because of his amazing exhibitions in the India U-19 side and India-A side. He went to the spotlight when he scored a noteworthy knock against South Africa in the 2007 World T20 and was customary in the side from thereon.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Directly all through that six-year time frame, Rohit Sharma would deliver one stunning innings followed by a spate of low scores. It was disappointing for him and the alike for spectators. For the sort of ability he had and the talent he possessed, he didn't do equity. His failure to construct an inning and score enormous made him sporadic in the side.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">At whatever point he was picked in the Indian side, there was a progression of discussions on his incorporation. The then Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, likewise went under a ton of analysis for backing Rohit Sharma. In 2010, he botched his opportunity of making it into the Indian Test team because of an injury. His vocation low came when he was not picked for the 2011 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Life was difficult for Rohit Sharma. He was taunted, scorned, and savaged for the dreary display of his ability. He was discouraged, crestfallen, and dispirited however he didn't surrender.</p>

<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There was no looking back after 2013</h2>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">The vocation-forming moment, came when the then Indian skipper elevated him to open the innings against England in mid-2013. Rohit Sharma was not one to let go of this brilliant chance. He snatched it with two hands and hit a game dominating 83.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Followed by that, Rohit was made the opener in India's effective Champions Trophy crusade, and from that point forward, there was no retreat as he solidified his place as an opener in the Indian side in white-ball cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Following up, he agonized the Aussies where he scored his first ODI double hundred. He scored a mammoth 264 against forlorn Sri Lankans in the year 2015. While no player has done twice throughout the entire existence of cricket, Rohit Sharma, as he is broadly called, scored another double century against a similar resistance for the third time. He bats like a man had and the fielders are to be considered as a part of the number of observers when he is set.<br />
Of late, Rohit has changed into an ODI beast. He is ostensibly the best opening batsman in world cricket at this moment, with apparently significantly more accomplishment to come.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Taking control over the reins of Mumbai Indians from, one of the incredible skipper&nbsp;of cricket, Ricky Pointing couldn't have been a simple undertaking. The pressing factor upon you to convey probably was humongous, however, you conveyed. Mumbai Indians became champions five times and all five times under your captaincy. Such successes portray the personality of the skipper, his battling soul, and never-say-kick the bucket demeanor.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">There are a few players who are capable as well as talented. They have an appeal that mitigates the eye and their impression is one that isn't effortlessly neglected. On such players, we vouchsafe humongous expectations. One such player is you, Rohit Sharma, famously known as the Hitman of Indian Cricket.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Hitman!</p>


For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level.

For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level. Behind the triumph of the Indian cricket team, there has been a significant commitment from marvellous cricketers. In the midst of those players, is a very notable cricketer and India's most valued belonging at present: Rohit Sharma. The journey from 2007-2012 Rohit Sharma thumped the entryways of Indian cricket when he ventured out to challenge Ireland in the year 2007 because of his amazing exhibitions in the India U-19 side and India-A side. He went to the spotlight when he scored a noteworthy knock against South Africa in the 2007 World T20 and was customary in the side from thereon. Directly all through that six-year time frame, Rohit Sharma would deliver one stunning innings followed by a spate of low scores. It was disappointing for him and the alike for spectators. For the sort of ability he had and the talent he possessed, he didn't do equity. His failure to construct an inning and score enormous made him sporadic in the side. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 4,4,4,4,4,4: Prithvi Shaw's smash-fest reminds netizens of vintage 'Viru' At whatever point he was picked in the Indian side, there was a progression of discussions on his incorporation. The then Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, likewise went under a ton of analysis for backing Rohit Sharma. In 2010, he botched his opportunity of making it into the Indian Test team because of an injury. His vocation low came when he was not picked for the 2011 World Cup. Life was difficult for Rohit Sharma. He was taunted, scorned, and savaged for the dreary display of his ability. He was discouraged, crestfallen, and dispirited however he didn't surrender. There was no looking back after 2013 The vocation-forming moment, came when the then Indian skipper elevated him to open the innings against England in mid-2013. Rohit Sharma was not one to let go of this brilliant chance. He snatched it with two hands and hit a game dominating 83. Followed by that, Rohit was made the opener in India's effective Champions Trophy crusade, and from that point forward, there was no retreat as he solidified his place as an opener in the Indian side in white-ball cricket. Following up, he agonized the Aussies where he scored his first ODI double hundred. He scored a mammoth 264 against forlorn Sri Lankans in the year 2015. While no player has done twice throughout the entire existence of cricket, Rohit Sharma, as he is broadly called, scored another double century against a similar resistance for the third time. He bats like a man had and the fielders are to be considered as a part of the number of observers when he is set. Of late, Rohit has changed into an ODI beast. He is ostensibly the best opening batsman in world cricket at this moment, with apparently significantly more accomplishment to come. Taking control over the reins of Mumbai Indians from, one of the incredible skipper of cricket, Ricky Pointing couldn't have been a simple undertaking. The pressing factor upon you to convey probably was humongous, however, you conveyed. Mumbai Indians became champions five times and all five times under your captaincy. Such successes portray the personality of the skipper, his battling soul, and never-say-kick the bucket demeanor. There are a few players who are capable as well as talented. They have an appeal that mitigates the eye and their impression is one that isn't effortlessly neglected. On such players, we vouchsafe humongous expectations. One such player is you, Rohit Sharma, famously known as the Hitman of Indian Cricket. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Hitman!

Happy birthday, Rohit Sharma - the 'Hitman' of Indian cricket

<p>Rohit Sharma’s rise in the world of cricket has been narrated by his willow. The swashbuckling Mumbai batsman broke into the team as a middle-order batsman in 2008 after impressing in the domestic circuit. He made his mark while playing in the middle-order for India but missed the bus for the 2011 World Cup, which India won, due to inconsistent run with the bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But since, then it has been a roller-coaster ride for the ‘Hitman’, who has cemented his place as one of the greatest openers in the limited-overs circuit. He is also regarded as a fine captain after leading Mumbai Indians to a record four IPL titles while captaining India in numerous matches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As Rohit is celebrating his 33rd birthday on Thursday, we take a look at a unique feat held by the Hitman in T20 cricket. Rohit is the only Indian player to have scored a century and taken a hat-trick in the history of Indian Premier League. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the inaugural edition of IPL, Rohit was bought by Deccan Chargers for $7,50,000. Rohit went on to score 404 runs at a strike-rate of 147.98 but failed to continue his performance in the next edition of the cash-rich tournament. However, the elegant batsman did pick-up a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians, a team with whom he would go onto create&nbsp;history.</p>

<p>Rohit dismissed Abishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh and JP Duminy against Mumbai Indians and ended with figures of 2-0-6-4. Deccan Chargers further went on to win the IPL title that season whereas Rohit was named Emerging Player of the Year.</p>

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<p>Rohit, has since never looked back and went on to create a legacy of his own.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma’s rise in the world of cricket has been narrated by his willow. The swashbuckling Mumbai batsman broke into the team as a middle-order batsman in 2008 after impressing in the domestic circuit.

Rohit Sharma’s rise in the world of cricket has been narrated by his willow. The swashbuckling Mumbai batsman broke into the team as a middle-order batsman in 2008 after impressing in the domestic circuit. He made his mark while playing in the middle-order for India but missed the bus for the 2011 World Cup, which India won, due to inconsistent run with the bat. But since, then it has been a roller-coaster ride for the ‘Hitman’, who has cemented his place as one of the greatest openers in the limited-overs circuit. He is also regarded as a fine captain after leading Mumbai Indians to a record four IPL titles while captaining India in numerous matches. ALSO READ: Mitchell Marsh awarded Australia contract, Marcus Stoinis, Usman Khawaja among 6 axed As Rohit is celebrating his 33rd birthday on Thursday, we take a look at a unique feat held by the Hitman in T20 cricket. Rohit is the only Indian player to have scored a century and taken a hat-trick in the history of Indian Premier League. In the inaugural edition of IPL, Rohit was bought by Deccan Chargers for $7,50,000. Rohit went on to score 404 runs at a strike-rate of 147.98 but failed to continue his performance in the next edition of the cash-rich tournament. However, the elegant batsman did pick-up a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians, a team with whom he would go onto create history. Rohit dismissed Abishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh and JP Duminy against Mumbai Indians and ended with figures of 2-0-6-4. Deccan Chargers further went on to win the IPL title that season whereas Rohit was named Emerging Player of the Year. ALSO READ: 'There is no comparison' - Shoaib Akthar says Imran Nazir was more talented than Virender Sehwag × Rohit, has since never looked back and went on to create a legacy of his own.

Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma: When 'Hitman' scalped a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians in IPL