Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh welcome baby boy; India captain likely to reach Australia just in time for Perth Test

By our Special Correspondent

India captain Rohit Sharma had reason to celebrate on Friday after his wife, Ritika, gave birth to a baby boy. The development not only comes as good news personally for Rohit, but it also brightens his chances of travelling to Australia in time to play the first Test in Perth starting November 22. If Rohit were to be available for the opener against Australia, it will help settle India’s batting lineup as well as ensure leadership stability throughout the series.