Rohit Sharma is India’s captain and one of the most naturally gifted batsmen in cricket history. He is the only player to score three double centuries in ODI cricket, with innings of 209, 264, and 208 not out that redefined what was possible in the 50-over format. With over 50 international centuries and a career that spans all three formats, Rohit has been central to India’s success for over 15 years.
Rohit’s batting is built on timing and elegance. A right-handed opener, he has the ability to make the most difficult shots look effortless. His pull shot off fast bowling is considered the best in world cricket, and his ability to accelerate after building a foundation makes him devastating in the middle overs of limited-overs cricket. In Test cricket, Rohit’s promotion to opener transformed his red-ball career, with a series of big scores at home and abroad confirming his quality across formats.
As India captain, Rohit led the team to the 2024 T20 World Cup victory and the 2026 T20 World Cup triumph. His captaincy is marked by tactical intelligence, a calm demeanor, and the ability to get the best out of his bowling resources. Rohit’s partnership with head coach and his rapport with the dressing room have created one of India’s most successful cricketing eras.
In 2026, Rohit captained India to victory in the T20 World Cup and leads Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. He is expected to lead India on the tour of England in July, the Sri Lanka Test tour, and the New Zealand tour. Check whatisthetime.now/country/india for Indian time or whatisthetime.now/mumbai for Mumbai local time.