Sat Nov 16 07:25:35 IST 2024: ## Indian Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma Welcomes Baby Boy
**Mumbai, November 16, 2024** – Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have welcomed their second child, a baby boy. The child was born on Friday. The couple already have a daughter.
Sharma’s absence from the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, starting November 22nd, had been attributed to his wife’s pregnancy. While initial reports suggested he would miss the first Test in Perth due to this, the birth of his son now confirms his unavailability for the series opener. Further participation in the series remains uncertain.