Title: "Unveiling the Enigma: 15 Surprising Facts about Rohit Sharma"

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Early Struggles: Before becoming a cricket icon, Rohit Sharma endured financial challenges during his childhood in Borivali, Mumbai

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The Leap of Faith: Rohit's parents mortgaged their house to support his training when he got selected for Mumbai's Under-17 team.

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First Love: Apart from cricket, Rohit was a passionate football player during his school days and admired Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The Helicopter Connection: Rohit Sharma sought guidance from MS Dhoni to improve his helicopter shot, which is now one of his trademark strokes. .

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Record-Breaking Debut: In his first Test match as an opener, Rohit smashed an incredible 176 and 127 against South Africa.

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Double Delight: Rohit is the only player to have three double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

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Captaincy Feat: He led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, making him the most successful captain in IPL history.

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1. Cricketing Cousins: Rohit's cousin, Ritika Sajdeh, is married to Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. 2. The Superstitious One: He is known to carry a lucky handkerchief with him during matches. 3. A Humble Philanthropist: Few know about his generous contributions to various charitable causes, especially for underprivileged children.

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Gourmet Delight: Rohit loves cooking, and his teammates often enjoy his signature dish, "Rohit's Butter Chicken."

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Fitness Freak: He is an avid fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen to stay at the top of his game.

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Master of Comebacks: After a slow start in Test cricket, Rohit made a stunning comeback as an opener and proved his critics wrong.

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Football Team Owner: Besides cricket, he co-owns the Indian Super League football team, FC Goa.

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Avid Reader: Rohit's love for reading inspired him to start a book club, where he recommends books to his teammates.

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