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Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma announced the birth of his second child in a touching social media post, delighting fans worldwide. Rohit, who first met his wife Ritika Sajdeh in 2008, tied the knot with her on December 13, 2015. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Samair♐a, in December 2ꦯ018 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Now, six years later, they have expanded their family, marking yet another joyous milestone in their personal life.
Rohit Sharma shares a heartening message
Amidst the discussions surrounding his availability, Rohit’s heartfelt message has captured the admiration of fans. His post reflects his joy at welcoming a new m💙ember to his family while also expressing gratitude for the blessings in his life.
In his post, Rohit wrote, “Family, the one where we are four”, captu𒆙ring the essence of his happiness and the completion of his family. He also revealed that the baby was born on November 15, 2024.
Congratulations to Rohit Sharma & Ritika for blessings wit♓h𝓰 a new baby. 🤍
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
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Rohit’s participation in the Perth Test remains uncertain
While this joyful news ha🥃s brought smiles to cricket fans, it has also created uncertainty around Rohit’s availability for the first Test against Australia. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener is set to begin on November 22 at Perth Stadium.
If Rohit decides to prioritize family commitments and skip the opening Test, Jasprit Bumrah, the current vice-captain, is expected to lead the Indian team. Bumrah, who captained India during their Teಌst series loss against New Zealand, has experience in stepping into the leadership role when required.
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men’s team, has recently stated that the te𓆏am management has not yet received confirmation regarding Rohit’s avail⛦ability.
A critical series for India and Australia
Notably, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a crucial series for both teams, with India aiming to defend the title on Australian soil. The series begins with the Perth Test on November 22, followed by🌊 a pink-ball Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval starting December 6. The third match will be hosted in Brisbane, while the Boxing Day Test is set for December 26 at the Melbourne Cricke🃏t Ground. The series will conclude with the New Year’s Test in Sydney, commencing on January 3.
