Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh Welcome Baby Boy, Announce the Arrival on Instagram

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world. The couple, already parents to their 6-year-old daughter Samaira, had kept the pregnancy news under wraps until the last moment. Rohit shared the joyful news with his followers on Instagram on November 15, 2024, posting a heartfelt picture with the caption: “15.11.2024.” The image creatively featured the word “FAMILY” styled like the famous TV show Friends, with the caption “The One Where We Are Four.”

Despite concerns over his availability for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, it is believed that Rohit might travel to Australia sooner than expected following the early arrival of his baby. If Rohit is unable to make it in time, KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran could step in as openers, with Jasprit Bumrah being the likely candidate to lead the team in his absence.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a fiercely contested series between India and Australia, holds significant importance, particularly for India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. After a recent whitewash against New Zealand, India now needs to secure at least four wins in the upcoming series in Australia to remain in contention for a spot in the WTC final.

Fans of Rohit and the Indian cricket team have flooded social media with their congratulations and well-wishes for the Sharma-Sajdeh family, with many even humorously referring to the newborn as “Junior Hitman” in tribute to the cricketing legend.