Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh On Friday, November 15, they gave birth to a boy. This joyous event adds a new chapter to the life of the couple who are already parents to their daughter. SamairaHe was born in 2018. Although Rohit is yet to officially announce the news, fans and well-wishers are pouring in congratulations.
Rohit Sharma and Ritika welcomed a baby boy. 👦
– I congratulate them very much! 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/2zergbSj2u
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2024
The little killer has arrived…❤️
Rohit Sharma and Ritika gave birth to a baby boy.#RohitSharma𓃵 #RohitSharma#RohithSharma #JuniorHitman pic.twitter.com/0Td5te1EQ0
— this is the cinema (@its__cinema) November 15, 2024
Rohit, who had taken a paternity break to be with Ritika for the birth of their son, missed key training sessions with the Indian team, who are currently in Australia for a much-anticipated vacation. Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite his absence, the Indian skipper is ensuring that he remains in peak form. He was recently seen practicing in the nets in Mumbai, preparing for the opening game of the crucial series against Australia, which starts in Perth on November 22.
Rohit’s importance for the Indian team
Rohit’s potential return to the Indian team ahead of the first Test is seen as a big boost for the team. India’s batting line-up is under huge scrutiny after a disappointing 0-3 series loss to New Zealand earlier this year. Rohit’s experience and leadership will be instrumental in stabilizing the top order and instilling confidence in the team.
Reports suggest that Rohit will fly to Australia soon to rejoin the team, giving him enough time to adjust to the conditions ahead of the Perth Test. As captain, his presence will not only strengthen the batting unit but also provide a morale boost to the side as they aim to regain their form on Australian soil.
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Congratulations to Ritika and Rohit Sharma as they have a baby boy!
The captain will hopefully be on a flight to Perth in a few days, touch and go there for the first test— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 15, 2024
Indian squad injury updates
Meanwhile, injury concerns have added to the team’s woes. KL Rahul picked up a minor elbow injury during training but team officials said it was not serious and he is expected to be available for the first Test. In positive news, Virat Kohli has fully recovered from his recent injury scare and is ready to play, ensuring that India retain depth and experience in their batting order.
