'Hit'man turns 35: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is a hard-hitter with a soft heart

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma who is looking for a first win at the ongoing IPL 2022 season in their match against Rajasthan Royals, celebrates his 35th birthday today. Well, Rohit is not just a great batsman, but also an ideal husband. On this auspicious day, we take a look at the star cricketer's life with his wife Ritika Sajdeh and their daughter. (Pictures Courtesy/ Rohit Sharma's Instagram)

Updated On: 2022-04-30 09:45 AM IST

Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh

TRIVIA: Mumbai Indians and Team india captain Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh were childhood friends.

TRIVIA: Rohit Sharma chose the ideal place for his proposal. He put a ring on it at Borivali Sports Club, the place where his career in cricket began.

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh were engaged in April 2015. The couple then got married on 13 December 2015.

TRIVIA: Ritika Sajdeh is an event manager. Rohit has often admitted that Ritika Sajdeh remains his closest friend. Ritika Sajdeh even went on to manage Rohit Sharma early in his career.

Rohit and Ritika during a dinner outing after their wedding. The Mumbai Indians captain considers Ritika Sajdeh his lucky charm and has said it on many occasions.

Rohit Sharma admits he never has a dull moment with Ritika. Rohit Sharma also calls Ritika Sajdeh 'crazy'.

Not many are aware of this, but Ritika Sajdeh is also a rakhi-sister of Rohit Sharma's good friend and India's all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh often take many trips overseas for some chill time.

Rohit Sharma's posted this picture on Valentine's Day and wrote, 'You should make the person you love feel special everyday but who doesn't love an excuse to celebrate something. Happy V day baby #DopePic'

Rohit Sharma is a cricketer who opens the batting for the Indian cricket team in T20Is, Tests and ODIs. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional spin bowler.

Rohit Sharma started his IPL career with Deccan Chargers in 2008. The franchise bought him for an estimated sum of Rs. 4.5 crore.

Rohit Sharma posted this picture and wrote, 'Showing the Mrs around Adelaide... So far she's spotted 3 dogs so we've only reached about 3 feet out the hotel #MeFirstDogsLater!! @ritssajdeh'

In 2011, Akash Ambani's Mumbai Indians bought Rohit Sharma for Rs. 12 crore.

In 2013, Rohit Sharma took over the Mumbai Indians captaincy from Ricky Ponting and won the IPL in his first season as captain.

Rohit Sharma also took Mumbai Indians to another IPL title in 2015. Rohit Sharma was also adjudged 'Man of the Match' in the final.

Rohit Sharma posted this picture and captioned, 'Tonight was her pick and she chose Peruvian food, as always she was right #WhyAreTheyAlwaysRight @ritssajdeh'

The couple love going on dinner dates, Rohit Sharma posted this picture and captioned, 'Lighting up my dinner this girl @ritssajdeh #DopePicture'

In 2017, Rohit Sharma won another IPL title as captain of Mumbai Indians, himself and MS Dhoni being only the two captains to have won 3 IPL titles.

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh take a selfie after another night outing. the couple are often seen taking selfies.

Rohit posted this picture when he was captioned and wrote, 'Back from the hospital and jumping into recovery while the Mrs tries not to turn into a popsicle @ritssajdeh'

In 2019, Rohit Sharma became the first IPL captain to win four titles as he led Mumbai Indians to victory in the finals.

At the IPL 2020, Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to a record 5th IPL title. MI have won the most IPL titles in the history of the tournament, so far.

In picture: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh are seen chilling at the French Riviera.

Rohit Sharma has played 221 IPL matches scoring 5,674 runs which includes 40 fifties and a century. His top score is 109*.

 

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh posted this on their 1-year engagement anniversary.

Rohit Sharma: Doing anything and everything with her gives me pure joy @ritssajdeh.

In picture: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh seen enjoying some downtime.

Awesome twosome! Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh make for a cute couple in this picture at a restaurant.

In picture: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh with Yuvraj Singh and wife Hazel Keech.

In picture: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh at the airport during one of their vacations.

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