I ndia captain Rohit Sharma is set to miss the opening Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. The hopes of seeing Rohit lead India in the series opener against Aust

India are all set to take on Australia in a five-match Test Series for the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test begins from November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. While the majority of the squad has already landed in Australia and started practicing ahead of the first Test.

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,

Rohit Sharma had to stay back in India for the birth of his second child while the other members of India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy flew to Australia in several groups.

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.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh welcome a baby boy. Rohit may miss the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Jasprit Bumrah could step in as captain if needed.

India captain Rohit Sharma welcomes a baby boy; possible inclusion in Perth Test against Australia. Wife Ritika Sajdeh gives birth. Doubts loom over match readiness.

Rohit Sharma stayed back from the rest of squad for the birth of his second child. The India skipper announced the birth of his second child, a baby boy, who was born on Friday (5).

While neither Rohit nor his family has officially confirmed the news, fans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages for the couple.

Team India players Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson extended their wishes to the parents, further cementing the reports.