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Just Hitman things: 7 lesser known facts about birthday boy Rohit Sharma

From being a football fan to beating MSD in a meta-team contest, here are some interesting things to know about the big-hitting Indian vice captain as he celebrates his 32nd birthday.
From being a football fan to beating MSD in a meta-team contest, here are some interesting things to know about the big-hitting Indian vice captain as he celebrates his 32nd birthday. (Photos | Agencies)
From being a football fan to beating MSD in a meta-team contest, here are some interesting things to know about the big-hitting Indian vice captain as he celebrates his 32nd birthday. (Photos | Agencies)
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THE DADA WAY OF CROSSING 8,000 RUNS: Rohit Sharma completed 8000 runs in ODI cricket during the fifth and series-deciding match against Australia on March 13, 2019. The 31-year-old Rohit completed the milestone in his 206th ODI appearance and is joint third fastest to the milestone along with former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Both have taken 200 innings to reach 8000-run mark with the fastest being current India skipper Virat Kohli (175 innings) followed by South Africa great AB de Villiers (182). (Photo | PTI)
THE DADA WAY OF CROSSING 8,000 RUNS: Rohit Sharma completed 8000 runs in ODI cricket during the fifth and series-deciding match against Australia on March 13, 2019. The 31-year-old Rohit completed the milestone in his 206th ODI appearance and is joint third fastest to the milestone along with former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Both have taken 200 innings to reach 8000-run mark with the fastest being current India skipper Virat Kohli (175 innings) followed by South Africa great AB de Villiers (182). (Photo | PTI)
A PROUD 'RED DEVIL': Rohit Sharma not only follows football, but is also a fan English side Manchester United. He had travelled to watch the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. During the visit he attended the Hublot FIFA World Cup 2018 party and met then United manager Jose Mourinho among other celebrities. (Instagram Photo)
A PROUD 'RED DEVIL': Rohit Sharma not only follows football, but is also a fan English side Manchester United. He had travelled to watch the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. During the visit he attended the Hublot FIFA World Cup 2018 party and met then United manager Jose Mourinho among other celebrities. (Instagram Photo)
ROHIT, THE DESIGNER: International sports and lifestyle brand New Era in March 2019, joined hands with him to unveil an exclusive line of caps designed by the cricketer himself. “I’am a huge fan of New Era Caps. It’s a great feeling to partner with them to launch my own signature line for my fans. I’m a cap lover and I’m partnering with the best to bring my fans the best in terms of style and quality,” Rohit had said talking about the tie-up. (Photo| AFP)
ROHIT, THE DESIGNER: International sports and lifestyle brand New Era in March 2019, joined hands with him to unveil an exclusive line of caps designed by the cricketer himself. “I’am a huge fan of New Era Caps. It’s a great feeling to partner with them to launch my own signature line for my fans. I’m a cap lover and I’m partnering with the best to bring my fans the best in terms of style and quality,” Rohit had said talking about the tie-up. (Photo| AFP)
NO 45 AND THE GAYLE CONNECTION: Two of the modern game's established big-hitters, both Rohit and Gayle sport the same jersey number - 45 (Gayle at times also used 8). Interestingly, Gayle was the first batsman to gift his wicket to the Mumbaikar at the international stage. Rohit started using the jersey from his Under- 19 World Cup days in 2006. Since the number he desired was unavailable, his mother insisted him to go for 45 and he has been using it ever since. (Photo| AP)
NO 45 AND THE GAYLE CONNECTION: Two of the modern game's established big-hitters, both Rohit and Gayle sport the same jersey number - 45 (Gayle at times also used 8). Interestingly, Gayle was the first batsman to gift his wicket to the Mumbaikar at the international stage. Rohit started using the jersey from his Under- 19 World Cup days in 2006. Since the number he desired was unavailable, his mother insisted him to go for 45 and he has been using it ever since. (Photo| AP)
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED MS!: Do you know Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are engaged in an exciting contest? Rohit's tally of 352 international sixes is only second to the veteran's record of 354 for the most maximums by an Indian batsman at the international stage (all three formats combined.) At one point, Rohit had established a lead over the veteran, only to go behind in course of time. The duo are expected to continue the exciting contest when they land with in the British soil next month for the ICC World Cup 2019. Internationally, MS and Rohit are placed fourth and fifth respectively - behind Shahid Afridi (476), Brendon McCullum (398) and Chris Gayle (517). (Photo | PTI)
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED MS!: Do you know Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are engaged in an exciting contest? Rohit's tally of 352 international sixes is only second to the veteran's record of 354 for the most maximums by an Indian batsman at the international stage (all three formats combined.) At one point, Rohit had established a lead over the veteran, only to go behind in course of time. The duo are expected to continue the exciting contest when they land with in the British soil next month for the ICC World Cup 2019. Internationally, MS and Rohit are placed fourth and fifth respectively - behind Shahid Afridi (476), Brendon McCullum (398) and Chris Gayle (517). (Photo | PTI)
A DECADE WITHOUT SKIPPING A MATCH!: On April 10, 2019, Rohit missed an IPL game for the first time in last 11 seasons during which he had played for the now defunct Deccan Chargers and then his current team Mumbai Indians. Before skipping the clash against the Kings XI Punjab due to a muscle spasm, the last time he was benched in the tournament was against the Chennai Super Kings on May 27, 2008. (Photo | EPS)
A DECADE WITHOUT SKIPPING A MATCH!: On April 10, 2019, Rohit missed an IPL game for the first time in last 11 seasons during which he had played for the now defunct Deccan Chargers and then his current team Mumbai Indians. Before skipping the clash against the Kings XI Punjab due to a muscle spasm, the last time he was benched in the tournament was against the Chennai Super Kings on May 27, 2008. (Photo | EPS)
IPL WINNER WITH MULTIPLE TEAMS: Rohit Sharma is one among the four cricketers who have won IPL with two different teams. He won the tournament with Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. Lakshmipathy Balaji, Pragyan Ojha and Yusuf Pathan are the other three players to have achieved this feat. (Photo | PTI)
IPL WINNER WITH MULTIPLE TEAMS: Rohit Sharma is one among the four cricketers who have won IPL with two different teams. He won the tournament with Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. Lakshmipathy Balaji, Pragyan Ojha and Yusuf Pathan are the other three players to have achieved this feat. (Photo | PTI)
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