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.

India are all set to take on reigning World Test Champions Australia in their backyard in a five-match Test Series for the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025. The first Test is scheduled to take place from November 22 (Friday) at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

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.

In a major development, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have reportedly been blessed with a baby boy. The rumoured development comes amid the 37-year-old opener not travelling with the Indian team for the high-profile Test series against Australia, beginning on November 22 in Perth.

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.

Recently, reports have surfaced about cricketer, Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh welcoming a beautiful baby boy. The internet is already celebrating the good news.

India captain Rohit Sharma is not in Australia. There has been no official communication about the reason behind his absence

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh have been blessed with a baby boy. It remains to be seen if Rohit will make himself available for the 1st Test vs Australia in Perth.