8 Mind-Blowing Rohit Sharma Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

8 Lesser-Known Facts About Rohit Sharma Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Apr 30, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

A missed scolarship Early in his career, Rohit almost missed out on a cricket scholarship at a camp because he couldn`t speak English fluently; his coach helped him get through. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Started as an off-spinner Rohit Sharma began his cricketing journey as an off-spin bowler and only later transitioned into a top-order batsman due to his batting talent. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Debuted as a number 7 batsman In his ODI debut in 2007 against Ireland, Rohit didn`t get to bat and initially played in the lower middle-order before becoming a successful opener. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Turned down Bollywood offers He reportedly received offers to appear in Bollywood films and ads early in his career but chose to focus solely on cricket. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Animal rights advocate Rohit is a vocal supporter of animal welfare and is affiliated with PETA India; he even adopted a stray cat and advocates for adoption of stray animals. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Loves flying and aviation The Mumbai cricketer has a strong fascination with airplanes and aviation; he has said he would have become a pilot if not a cricketer. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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