India captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on November 15, 2024. The couple has now revealed his name in a creative and festive manner. Ritika shared a heartwarming Christmas-themed Instagram story featuring a family cutout, where each member had a name tag. Ritika and Rohit were identified as “Ro” and “Rits,” their daughter Samaira as “Sammy,” and their newborn son as “Ahaan.” This creative and cryptic announcement delighted fans and marked a special moment for the Sharma family.
Rohit Sharma’s Return to the Indian Squad Amid Test Series
Rohit, who missed the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Perth due to the birth of his son, rejoined the Indian squad a week later. Despite his absence, India secured a massive 295-run victory, thanks to impressive performances by KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who stitched a record 201-run partnership. Rohit’s return has sparked discussions about his batting position in the ongoing series.
Rohit Sharma Hints at Batting at No. 5
Rohit has hinted at a potential shift in his batting role for the second Test in Adelaide, a Pink Ball match. With KL Rahul delivering a solid knock of 77 in Perth, Rohit might bat at No. 5, a position he last occupied in 2018. During that period, he played 16 innings at No. 5, amassing 437 runs with three fifties at an average of 29.13, albeit all of them overseas. The team announcement for the warm-up game against Prime Minister’s XI further fueled speculation as Rohit was listed at No. 5, while Rahul retained his spot as an opener.
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy unfolds, fans eagerly await to see how Rohit Sharma’s batting adjustments contribute to India’s campaign against a strong Australian side.