Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, have been blessed with a baby boy. While social media buzzed with fan reports about the happy news on Friday night, sources have now confirmed it. The couple, who are already parents to a daughter, Samaira, born in 2018, have expanded their family with their second child. Samaira is set to celebrate her sixth birthday on December 30.
Though details like the exact time of birth remain unconfirmed, fans can expect an official announcement from the couple soon.
Impact on Rohit’s Cricket Commitments
Rohit’s absence from the Indian squad traveling to Perth for the first Test of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia had already sparked speculation. Scheduled to begin on November 22, the match leaves questions about Rohit’s availability as captain.
India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the situation during a pre-departure press conference, saying:
“At the moment there’s no confirmation. Hopefully, he will be available. We’ll let you know.”
If Rohit is unavailable, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team. Additionally, Rohit’s absence opens the door for a new opener, with Abhimanyu Easwaran and KL Rahul in contention for the role.
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A Celebrated Partnership
Rohit and Ritika tied the knot on December 13, 2015, in a grand wedding attended by notable personalities from sports and entertainment. Their journey as parents began in 2018 with the birth of their daughter, Samaira, and now, six years later, they embrace parenthood again.
Fans and the cricketing fraternity eagerly await both Rohit’s official announcement about his son and updates on his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
