The Hitman, the master of timing, six-hitting machine, and India’s inspirational captain, Rohit Gurunath Sharma, turns 38 today, April 30.
Rohit’s trajectory from street cricket in Borivali to leading India and dominating international cricket has been nothing short of epic. Making his international debut in 2007, the ‘Hitman’ swiftly climbed to prominence, scoring a fluent half-century in the first T20 World Cup. After some early setbacks, his career took off in 2013 when he was elevated to open the batting, resulting in one of the most prominent runs in white-ball cricket history. Rohit has 11168 ODI runs, 4231 in T20Is, and 4302 in Tests. He also hammered three double centuries and the highest-ever ODI score of 264, cementing his place among the greats.
After leading India to the World Cup final in 2023, the Shana of Indian cricket made history by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Under his guidance, India stormed back to the forefront of cricket worldwide, and the Hitman cemented his legacy as one of cricket’s greatest captains.
Rohit also transformed the Mumbai Indians (MI) into a formidable force, winning five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. Rohit remains a global star and a real advocate for the game, both on and off the pitch.
Rohit has long been regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the cricketing world. He has maintained his reputation both on and off the pitch. With a big social media following and the ability to capture millions of eyeballs, the Mumbai cricketer is one of the most commercial cricketers of all time.
Moreover, MCA has revealed that Wankhede will soon have a Rohit Sharma Stand, cementing the legend’s place in history.With such a legacy to his name, he was bound to have a rich list of brand endorsements, investments, and net worth. Let’s take a look:
Net Worth:
The Mumbai cha Raja’s net worth is believed to be around INR 350 crore, owing to his central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), IPL earnings, several brand endorsements, and prudent personal investments.
Rohit also owns a beautiful 4-BHK sea-facing flat in Worli, Mumbai, worth around INR 30 crore. His love of luxury extends to his car collection, which includes high-end cars such as a Mercedes SUV, BMW M5, and more.
Endorsements:
Few in modern cricket can match Rohit Sharma’s impressive array of brand endorsements, which demonstrates his star power and market appeal. The brands includes: ixigo Trains, SRMB Steel, Max Life Insurance, Hublot, Adidas, SHARP, Trusox, New Era, Aristocrat, Rasna, CEAT, Oakley, LALIGA, Massimo Batteries, Conekt Gadgets, IIFL Finance, Vega, Oral-B, Financepeer, Nissan, GoIbibo, Birla Sun Life Insurance, Walkaroo, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Infinity Learn, OPPO, TAGG, Videocon d2h, Bournvita, DrTrust, Dream11, Noise, Restless, Chandon, Relispray, Proatar, Highlande, Nasivion Nasal Spray, Lay’s, and T20 Mumbai League season 3.
Investments:
Rohit Sharma’s business path began in 2015, with an investment in Rapidobotics, a robotic automation company, which marked his first foray into the startup environment. In 2021, he expanded his portfolio by investing in Veiroots Wellness Solutions, a healthcare and wellness firm that focusses on personalised health.
Beyond investing, Sharma founded his own cricket academy, CricKingdom, in Mumbai, which has subsequently extended internationally to Singapore, Japan, the United States, and Bangladesh.
According to estimates, the right-handed batter has spent roughly INR 89 crore in several ventures, reinforcing his reputation as a savvy off-field businessman.
