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Rohit Sharma is one of the best cricketers in the modern era of Indian cricket. He was previously the captain of the Indian Men’s National Cricket Team. Besides that, he was also the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He has won everything that is there to win for a cricket player.
However, Rohit Sharma is definitely a family man. He loves to spend time with his siblings and parents. Rohit Sharma comes from a modest family that had their own struggle with life. His success and high-level performance indicate his family values and work ethic. So, let’s take a closer look at Rohit Sharma family background, parents, and siblings.
Rohit Sharma Family Background
Rohit Sharma was born on 30 April 1987. He's currently 38 years old, living with his wife and children. His full name is Rohit Gurunath Sharma. Due to his family struggling with poverty, Rohit lived with his grandparents and uncles in Borivali, Mumbai. Rohit Sharma mother tongue is Telugu.
Besides that, at a young age, Rohit Sharma worked as a milkman to support his family financially. He could only visit his family during the weekends to their single-room house in Dombivli. These early hardships in life made him strong, resilient, and disciplined, which brought him success, fame, and wealth. You can get to see Rohit Sharma family photos on his official social media accounts. According to Rohit Sharma with family by his side is one of the best feelings for him.
Who is Rohit Sharma Father?
The father of Rohit Sharma is Gurunath Sharma. The exact Rohit Sharma father age is not revealed to the public. However, his estimated age must be between 60–70 years. Gurunath worked as a caretaker for a transport firm’s warehouse.
However, due to his low income, Gurunath was not able to raise Rohit Sharma properly. They used to live in a single-room house in Dombivli. Failing to support Rohit’s finance and cricketing passion, his father sent him to live with his grandparents.
Who is Rohit Sharma Mother?
Rohit Sharma mother name is Purnima Sharma. She is a housewife and has been the emotional pillar for Rohit throughout his life. She supported Rohit’s cricketing passion even when he was just a child. She belongs to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Rohit Sharma mother age is not reported officially, but he estimated age is between 50–60 years.
Due to the contrast in culture between his mother and father, Rohit Sharma is a Marathi-Telegu. The No. 45 jersey is also a heart-warming gesture by Rohit Sharma to his mother. The number 45 is Purnima’s favorite number.
Who is the Brother of Rohit Sharma?
Rohit Sharma brother name is Vishal Sharma. Rohit Sharma younger brother is not just his sibling but also his business partner. Vishal manages Rohit’s global cricket academy called CricKingdom. Rohit Sharma brother age is not specified to the public.
Vishal loves to stay away from the media spotlight and handle Rohit Sharma’s business and family members' business investments. Vishal Sharma Rohit Sharma brother has a lovely wife named Dipali and two very cute twin daughters. Rohit Sharma brother photo can be found on his official social media account and also on Rohit’s social media profile.
Multiple fans also believed that Rohit Sharma brother Jitesh Sharma is his real sibling. However, Rohit Sharma real brother is Vishal. Jitesh Sharma is also a professional cricket player and represents the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rohit Sharma mother and father have constantly supported him to become a successful cricketer. Besides that, his younger brother Vishal has been a constant figure throughout his childhood and adult life. Rohit Sharma loves to smash sixes out of the park, but most importantly, he loves to spend time with his family. What are you waiting for? Visit “Sports Yaari” to get the latest updates on cricket news, live score, IPL head-to-head stats, and other sports news.
