Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh Welcome Baby Boy, Netizens Celebrate 'Junior Hitman'

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have welcomed a baby boy, their second child, as reported by multiple media outlets. The couple, already parents to a 6-year-old daughter named Samaira, had kept the news of Ritika's pregnancy private until the birth.

There were initial concerns about Rohit's availability for the first Test in Perth, but with the early arrival of their son, reports suggest that the Indian captain may be on his way to Australia sooner than expected.

In Rohit's absence, Team India may have to consider opening with either KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, both of whom have struggled to make an impact during India A matches. If Rohit is unable to travel in time, Jasprit Bumrah will captain the side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The upcoming series is highly anticipated, not only for the fierce competition but also due to its implications on World Test Championship qualification. Following a home whitewash against New Zealand, India needs to win at least four matches in Australia to secure a spot in the WTC final.

Netizens have been quick to react to the birth of Rohit Sharma's second child. One user on X wrote, “Congratulations Captain Hitman on the birth of Junior Hitman. God bless him and the family.” Another added, “Congratulations Captain Rohit Sharma!!! Welcome mini Captain to the world with all prosperity and joy.”

A humorous remark came from another X user, who noted that with several Indian cricketers recently becoming fathers, an under-19 team could be in the making. “Akkay, Agastya, Angad, Jr Rohit, and so on. India U19 team almost fixed.”