Rohit Sharma Becomes a Father for the Second Time: Wife Ritika Gives Birth to a Baby Boy; Indian Captain May Play the First Test in Australia

India’s Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma, has become a father for the second time. According to media reports, his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, gave birth to a baby boy late at night on November 15. However, neither Rohit nor Ritika has officially confirmed the news yet.

Rohit had taken a break from Team India to be present for the birth of his child. As a result, he couldn’t join the team in Australia. However, it is speculated that he might participate in the Perth Test starting from November 22.

Married in 2015

Rohit Sharma tied the knot with Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, 2015. On December 30, 2018, Ritika gave birth to their daughter, Samaira, who is now 5 years old.

KL Rahul Set to Become a Father Soon

Indian batter KL Rahul is also preparing to embrace fatherhood soon. He married Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty in January last year. According to reports, Rahul is expected to become a father in January 2025.

Earlier this year, in January, Virat Kohli also became a father for the second time. His wife, Anushka Sharma, gave birth to their son, Akai.

Rohit Sharma Likely to Join the Team in Australia

Rohit Sharma took a break from cricket to be present for the birth of his second child. Before the series began, he had stated that he might miss the first or second Test due to the arrival of his baby. 

Now, following the birth of his son, it is expected that Rohit will travel to Australia in a few days to rejoin the team.

Mohammed Shami Might Join the Team in Australia

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was not included in the 18-member squad that traveled to Australia for the Test series, as he had not proven his fitness at the time of the team’s announcement. 

However, Shami played a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh starting on November 13, where he took 5 wickets across both innings. With his improved fitness, there is a possibility that Shami might also join the team in Australia.

Team India to Play 5-Test Series in Australia

For the first time in 32 years, Team India is set to play a 5-Test series in Australia. The series will kick off with the first Test in Perth on November 22, followed by a Day-Night Test in Adelaide starting December 6. The fifth and final Test is scheduled to begin on January 3 in Sydney.

To secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, India needs to win at least 4 Tests in this series.