NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh officially welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 15, 2024. The couple, already parents to daughter Samaira, shared the happy news with fans on social media, taking a charming cue from the popular TV show FRIENDS. Rohit posted an animated picture of his family, captioned: “FAMILY – the one where we are FOUR,” celebrating the arrival of their new bundle of joy.
This marks a special moment for the couple, as their family grows with the addition of their second child. Fans and well-wishers across the world have congratulated the couple, celebrating not just the birth of a child but also the growing support for family values alongside Rohit’s cricketing career.
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The timing of this joyous occasion also holds significance for the Indian cricket team. Rohit, who had initially stayed back in Mumbai to be with Ritika for the birth, could be ready to travel to Australia for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 in Perth. The delay in his departure from the squad raised concerns about his availability, but now that the baby boy has arrived, there is hope that the Indian captain could make it in time for the crucial match.
Rohit’s presence would not only provide leadership for the team but also fill the gap in the opening position, which has been a challenge for India. The team has been searching for a stable partner for Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rohit’s return could address that issue. Meanwhile, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead the team if Rohit is unavailable.
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As Rohit and Ritika celebrate their new arrival, their fans eagerly await his potential return to the squad, which would be a major boost for Team India ahead of the tough series.