Sharma was exepected not to make an appearance for the first test match in Perth on November 22 for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but now fans think otherwise

Rohit Sharma did not travel with the squad and practiced in Mumbai as he wanted to be with his family for the birth of his second child.

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.

Cricketer Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh celebrate the arrival of their baby boy, affectionately welcomed by fans as 'Junior Hitman'.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

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 Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh was pregnant and as per report, she gave birth to a baby boy on Friday, November 15 in Mumbai.

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Mumbai: 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.

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