Overview
Rohit Sharma is an Indian first-class cricketer associated with Uttar Pradesh, born in 1968. He is among the cricketers from the Uttar Pradesh circuit who featured in domestic cricket in India during the late twentieth century.
Key facts
| Name | Rohit Sharma |
|---|---|
| Year of birth | 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Associated team | Uttar Pradesh |
Background
Domestic cricket in Uttar Pradesh is administered by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, with the state side competing in national tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), most notably the Ranji Trophy. Players from the state during this period typically progressed through age-group and zonal competitions before representing Uttar Pradesh at senior level.
Career
Rohit Sharma represented Uttar Pradesh in Indian domestic cricket. He is distinct from the later and more widely known Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai and India international batter born in 1987.
Significance
The article serves to disambiguate this cricketer from other sportspersons sharing the same name in Indian cricket records, and to acknowledge his place among players who featured in Uttar Pradesh's domestic cricketing history.
Related topics
- Uttar Pradesh cricket team
- Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q26837282