Rohit Sharma, blessed with a baby boy, is now likely to play the opening Test in Perth for the BGT series
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have been blessed with a baby boy on Friday, November 15, ahead of the anticipated date. Rohit, already a father to daughter Samaira (born in 2018), had kept the news of Ritika’s pregnancy private. His absence from the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia in Perth was expected, as he was scheduled to miss the match for personal reasons.
The early arrival of his second child has sparked discussions about whether Rohit will now join the team in time for the series opener, which is just six days away. Although India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that there is no confirmation yet regarding Rohit’s participation in the first Test, reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is making all the necessary arrangements.
While the birth of his son has taken precedence, fans and experts are eager to see if Rohit will return to the team for the crucial series against Australia. His absence could challenge India, but his decision to prioritize family during this important moment is both commendable and understandable. All eyes remain on Rohit’s potential return to the field.