The ace batsman of Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, turns 31 on this Monday, April 30. Considered to be one of India’s most limited-overs talented batsmen, Rohit also has the advantage of procuring two Test centuries in his first two innings. Rohit is one of the best stroke makers of this age. He also has the record of the highest individual ODI score — 264 which he scored against Sri Lanka in 2014.

Below are Rohit Sharma’s statistics in all formats of the game for India:

Now let us take a tour at some not-so-known things about Rohit Sharma on:

1. His full name is Rohit Gurunath Sharma- he is called Hitman or Ro Hit after his aggressive batting style.
2. Rohit's mother hails from Vizag. So, Rohit understands a little Telegu and can say few sentences, like “etla unaru” (How are you). 
3. He was not financially stable and that’s why he was given a scholarship for studies due to his cricket abilities.
4. He once bunked school to meet his batting idol, Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag.
5. Rohit is a vegetarian. However, he loves having very fond of eggs but doesn't consume them inside his home. 
6. His friend once challenged him to eat 45 eggs and he effortlessly won the challenge.
7. Rohit is known for forgetting things and leaving them behind in hotels or flights.
8. He once forgot his wedding ring in a hotel. 
9. According to Virat Kohli, Rohit loves to sleep a lot.
10. He married Ritika Sajdeh on 13 December 2015 after being in a relationship for six years. Ritika is the rakhi sister of Yuvraj Singh.
11. Rohit Sharma was told to stay away from his future wife RitikaSajdeh by Yuvraj Singh when he first saw her.   
12. Ritika is a sports manager who has a list of cricketers she handles and Rohit Sharma is one of them. 
13. Rohit Sharma had revealed that he once went shopping in Australia and bought products (four jeans and 10-15 T-shirts) worth 1.5 lakhs INR.
14. Rohit is a supporter of Real Madrid football club. He also follows the English Premier League where he supports Manchester United.