New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh have named their newborn son Ahaan. The couple, who welcomed their second child in November this year, are now proud parents of two, adding another joyous chapter to their family life.
Indian Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma chose to prioritize family over cricket, staying by his wife Ritika Sajdeh’s side for the birth of their second child. As a result, he was unavailable for the first Test in Perth.
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After missing the start of the first Test for personal reasons, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has rejoined the squad and is currently leading the side in their practice game against Australia PM’s XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
In Rohit Sharma’s absence, Jasprit Bumrah took charge as captain for the Perth Test, guiding India to a commanding 295-run victory. KL Rahul stepped into the opening slot alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with both delivering impressive performances that helped India secure an early series lead.
Rohit Sharma is set to return as captain for the second Test in Adelaide, a pink-ball day-night encounter at the iconic Adelaide Oval, scheduled to begin on December 6.
Rohit Sharma aims to maximize practice time to adapt to the challenges of facing the pink ball. With his likely return as an opener, all eyes will be on how KL Rahul’s position in the batting order is adjusted.
Additionally, it will be intriguing to see whose spot Rohit Sharma will claim in the playing XI from the side that secured a dominant win in Perth.
With Rohit Sharma’s return, India will have the majority of their starting lineup intact for the second Test. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s availability remains uncertain, though his participation in net sessions and a potential appearance in the second innings of the practice game suggest positive signs for his recovery.
Returning after a brief absence, Rohit Sharma will be eager to silence critics and get back among the runs. His batting came under scrutiny following India’s disappointing home whitewash against New Zealand ahead of the Australia series.
Rohit Sharma will aim to carry forward India’s winning momentum in the series, with his focus set on guiding the team closer to securing a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the 2023-25 cycle.
