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Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their second child last week, a baby boy.
After missing the 1st Test in Perth, India captain Rohit Sharma left for Australia on Saturday. Rohit was spotted at the Mumbai International Airport, and was accompanied by wife Ritika Sajdeh, who came to see off her husband. Rohit and Ritika welcomed their second child last week, a baby boy. With Ritika's due delivery date close to the ongoing Perth Test, Rohit decided to stay back in Australia, thus missing the series opener at the Optus Stadium. ROHIT SHARMA COMING.- Captain Rohit has arrived at the Mumbai airport to leave for Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. pic.twitter.com/fUSctsdrzk
In Rohit's absence, Jasprit Bumrah is leading the team in Perth. It was earlier reported that Rohit is expected to land in Perth on Sunday.
Before leaving for Australia, Rohit gave a goodbye hug to Ritika, who had accompanied him to the airport.
Rohit is likely to feature in the practice match against Prime Minister's XI before officially resuming his captaincy duties during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, starting December 6.
