There were doubts regarding Rohit Sharma's participation in the Perth Test against Australia that gets underway on November 22. However, with Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh giving birth to a baby boy on Friday,

Uncertainty surrounds Rohit Sharmas availability for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth, following the birth of his second child.

Mumbai: India captain Rohit Sharma has been blessed with a baby boy, just days before the team's upcoming Test series against Australia. His wife, Ritika Sajdeh, gave birth to their second child on Friday night at a hospital in Mumbai.

Rohit's likely absence from the first Test is because his wife Ritika Sajdeh is expecting their second child in the third week of November. A source was quoted by India Today saying, "Rohit Sharma won't travel with the team to Australia. There were suggestions he might travel but now he isn't. His wife's delivery is expected next week."

Rohit's participation in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is uncertain due to the impending birth of his second child. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, has offered advice on how Rohit can overcome his recent slump in form,

As Rohit Sharma awaits personal developments at home, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes India's skipper will be ready to join his side in time for the first Test against Australia as soon as the situation deems fit.

Sunil Gavaskar offered an insight into Rohit Sharma's approach as India prepare for the five-Test series against Australia.