According to media reports, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have been blessed with a baby boy, their second child.
The couple who are already parents to their daughter Samaira who was born in 2018, have yet to announce the news to their fans and followers officially.
After the 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand at home, Rohit Sharma revealed that he will be likely to miss the opening tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
It was reported that Rohit took a paternity break to be his wife’s side for the birth of their son, missing training sessions in Australia for the five match test series.
The couple had kept Ritika’s pregnancy under wraps for a considerable period. As Rohit and Ritika celebrate the arrival of their second child, it remains to be seen whether the Indian skipper will join the team for the series opener.
His absence could pose a potential threat for team India, but the joy of welcoming a new life takes precedence.
Fans and teammates will be eager to see if Rohit can balance his family responsibilities with his cricketing commitments during this crucial series.
However, the India captain decided to be with his family for the special moment due to which he could miss the first test of Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Despite being in India, he was spotted practicsing in the nets as he is making sure to keep himself ready for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
While addressing the press conference ahead of the India’s departure, head coach Gautam Gambhir also revealed there was no confirmation of Rohit Sharma’s availability for the first test but remained hopeful on his availability.
The head coach also stated that if Rohit Sharma misses the first match, then vice captain and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the side.
However, it is reported that Rohit Sharma might be heading to play the first test in Perth if things go according to plan back home.
The announcement of Rohit Sharma missing the first test has created a controversy with former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar suggesting that the captain to step down from the captaincy for the remaining of the serier if unavailable for the opener.
Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch came to Rohit’s defence, emphasising the significance of priortising family during such a special moment.
The first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on November 22 at Optus Stadium.
