Did the confirmation just come in that Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh are pregnant with their second child? Reports suggest that India captain Rohit Sharma may miss the opening Test of the upcoming series against Australia, set to begin on November 22 in Perth. While the official reason cited by a news agency is personal, there are growing speculations that it could be related to the much-anticipated arrival of his second child with wife Ritika Sajdeh.
The topic came up during the broadcast of the third Test between India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle mentioned on air that Rohit’s availability for the Perth match could be in doubt. Bhogle hinted that Sharma might miss the opening Test due to an addition to his family. “Plenty of word around Rohit Sharma going into the tour of Australia,” Bhogle remarked during Day 2 of the match. He added, “Hearing that there might be a new addition in his family.”
This on-air conversation has added fuel to existing rumors, which were already circulating after the couple was recently spotted together by paparazzi. Sharma and Sajdeh were photographed exiting a venue, leading to further speculation on social media. While there has been no official confirmation from the couple, fans and media outlets noted that Ritika has kept a low profile recently, with limited public appearances.
Though there is no clear visibility of a baby bump in the photos and videos captured, several social media pages have suggested that the couple is expecting their second child. However, without any formal announcements from the family, these remain unverified rumors.
As fans await confirmation, the Indian team management will have to plan their strategy for the crucial Perth Test, potentially without their captain, if these reports turn out to be true.
