Rohit Sharma Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Rohit Sharma is the 39-year-old Indian opener who walks out at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on 10 November 2026 with his form under the microscope. Scores of 0 and 23 in the first two ODIs against New Zealand have put the veteran under pressure in seamer-friendly conditions, with India one win away from sealing the five-match series.

From a Borivali schoolboy spotted by coach Dinesh Lad to the only batter in history with three ODI double-centuries, Rohit has built one of the great one-day careers. This biography covers his age, height, career, wife Ritika Sajdeh, net worth and the form question in New Zealand.

Early Life

Rohit Gurunath Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, into a Marathi-Telugu family. His father, Gurunath Sharma, worked as a caretaker at a transport firm, and his mother, Purnima, was a homemaker. Money was tight, and Rohit was raised largely by his grandparents in Borivali, Mumbai.

He was spotted by coach Dinesh Lad, who arranged a scholarship for him at Swami Vivekananda International School in Borivali. Lad moved him up the batting order after noticing his timing — a decision that changed Indian cricket. Rohit came through Mumbai’s age-group teams, made his first-class debut in 2006, and was picked for India’s Under-19 World Cup squad the same year before making his senior international debut in 2007.

Career

Rohit made his ODI debut against Ireland on 23 June 2007 and his T20I debut against England at Durban on 19 September 2007, during India’s run to the inaugural T20 World Cup title. For his first six years he was a talented middle-order batter who never quite nailed down a place — until the 2013 Champions Trophy, when captain MS Dhoni promoted him to open the batting. The move transformed his career.

As an opener he produced innings no one else has matched. He scored 209 against Australia at Bengaluru in November 2013, then 264 against Sri Lanka at Kolkata on 13 November 2014 — still the highest individual score in men’s ODI cricket. A third double-century, 208 not out against Sri Lanka in 2017, made him the only batter with three ODI double-tons. At the 2019 World Cup he scored five centuries in a single edition, another record.

As of 3 October 2026, his ODI record stood at 291 matches with 12,120 runs at an average of 49.27, including 35 centuries and 63 half-centuries. On 30 September 2026 he became only the seventh batter — and the third Indian after Tendulkar and Kohli — to reach 12,000 ODI runs, getting there in 282 innings, the second-fastest ever, with a century (101 off 75 balls) against West Indies at Guwahati. His recent ODI centuries also include 121 not out against Australia at Sydney in October 2025 and 138 against England at Lord’s in July 2026. In T20 Internationals he scored 4,231 runs in 159 matches with five centuries, and he holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket.

His Test career began with a century on debut against West Indies at Kolkata in November 2013, and he finished with 4,301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and a highest score of 212. He announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May 2025, having already retired from T20 Internationals after captaining India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title. As captain he also led India to the 2025 Champions Trophy, and he led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020), a record he shares with MS Dhoni. In October 2025 the ODI captaincy passed to Shubman Gill, and Rohit now plays as a specialist opener. His honours include the Arjuna Award (2015), the Khel Ratna (2020) and the Padma Shri (2026).

Personal Life

Rohit married Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager, on 13 December 2015 in Mumbai, after six years of dating. The couple have two children: daughter Samaira, born in December 2018, and son Aahan, born in November 2024. The family lives in Mumbai.

Nicknamed the “Hitman” for his effortless six-hitting, Rohit is known as one of the calmest figures in the Indian dressing room, a reputation that carried into his captaincy through two ICC title wins. Away from cricket he is involved in wildlife conservation, notably rhino protection work.

Rohit Sharma Net Worth 2026

Rohit Sharma’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at ₹214–230 crore, or around $26–28 million, according to reporting from LiveMint and Jagran Josh cited by GuideNetWorth in October 2026; Surprise Sports also puts the figure at $26 million. The figure is an estimate, not a disclosed fact — other sites claim ₹280–350 crore without sourcing their numbers.

His income comes from his BCCI contract — reported as Grade B at ₹3 crore a year after a downgrade from Grade A+ in February 2026 — his Mumbai Indians salary of ₹16.30 crore, match fees, endorsements and investments in sports and lifestyle ventures.

Form Under Scrutiny in New Zealand (November 2026)

Rohit’s start to the New Zealand tour has been the tour’s biggest talking point for India. He was dismissed for nought in the rain-shortened first ODI at Auckland on 4 November, which India won by five wickets, and managed only 23 in the second ODI at Wellington, which India won by four runs under the DLS method. As the PTI preview put it, “the 39-year-old former skipper will have to do better than his contributions of 0 and 23.”

The conditions have been part of the story. Both matches were played on seamer-friendly surfaces in cold, wet weather, and few Indian batters have looked comfortable — captain Shubman Gill scored 37 in the opener and then a golden duck in Wellington. Only Virat Kohli’s 74 in the first ODI has stood out. New Zealand’s new-ball pair of Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy have posed a stern test, and the young Indian attack has carried the side: Gurnoor Brar took 4 for 30 in Wellington as New Zealand were bowled out for 134, with Aquib Nabi also in the squad.

The third ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on 10 November is therefore a big occasion for Rohit. India lead the five-match series 2–0 and a win would seal it with two games to spare, but the veteran opener will want a substantial innings of his own. Rain has already disrupted both matches in the series. No result from the third ODI is claimed here — it was still to be played when this biography was written.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma is 39 years old. He was born on 30 April 1987 in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, and turns 40 on 30 April 2027.

How tall is Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma is 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm), as most commonly listed. A few sources list him slightly taller, at 174–175 cm.

Who is Rohit Sharma’s wife?

Rohit Sharma is married to Ritika Sajdeh, a sports manager. They married on 13 December 2015 in Mumbai after six years of dating, and have two children: Samaira (born December 2018) and Aahan (born November 2024).

What is Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score?

Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score is 264, made against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 13 November 2014. It remains the highest individual score in men’s ODI cricket, and he is the only batter with three ODI double-centuries (209, 264 and 208 not out).

Why is Rohit Sharma not the ODI captain anymore?

Shubman Gill was appointed India’s ODI captain on 4 October 2025, taking over from Rohit Sharma, with the selectors building towards the 2027 World Cup. Rohit continues to play as a specialist opener. Gill is captaining the first three ODIs of the New Zealand tour, with Shreyas Iyer set to lead the final two while Gill prepares for the Test series.

What is Rohit Sharma’s net worth in 2026?

His net worth in 2026 is estimated at ₹214–230 crore, or around $26–28 million, according to the most widely cited 2026 reporting. The figure covers his BCCI contract, his ₹16.30 crore IPL salary, endorsements and investments, and is an estimate rather than a disclosed figure.