Rohit Sharma wife Ritika Sajdeh Blessed with Baby Boy: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have blessed with a baby boy. According to the source, the news is now confirmed. Rohit and Ritika are already parents to daughter Samaira, who will be turning six on Dec 30.

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However, there is no any confirmation regardign the news, the couple is likely to make the annoucnement and share the news with the fans soon.

In preparation for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match against Australia in Perth, Rohit had not accompanied the Indian squad. It led to a lot of speculation about whether he would be able to lead in the initial Tests.

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On November 22, the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between Australia and India will begin in Perth. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of India, had said at the pre-departure news conference that Rohit is absence has not yet been officially confirmed.

“At the moment there’s no confirmation. Hopefully he will be available. We’ll let you know,” Gambhir told the press.

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The head coach said that top bowler and vice captain Jasprit Bumrah will take over as captain if Rohit is unable to play in the opening game.

Not just captaincy, Rohit’s absence will also open a gate for a new opener in the team. Regarding that role, Gambhir said, “If Rohit is not available, we have got (Abhimanyu) Easwaran and KL (Rahul) in Australia. We will take a call.”

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Pakistan Will Not Play ICC Events, If India Will not Come for Champions Trophy: Off the cricket field, the India versus. Pakistan match has resumed. The Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan in 2025, is the problem this time. India will not be visiting Pakistan, according to multiple reports, and a hybrid hosting approach is being developed.

Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), was emphatic in his reaction to these reports.

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“Pakistan has made several kind gestures in recent years. But, as Geo News reports, Naqvi, who is also the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, “We hope we are not expected to always do so.”

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has sad that Pakistan may take the big step of boycotting ICC events if India do not go to Pakistan this time.

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and reigning champions Pakistan are among the countries that will compete in the Champions Trophy, which will be divided into two groups of four.

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“If it is a bilateral series or Asia Cup, then the teams are asked, whether India wants to play or not. This is an ICC event. The cycle has been signed from 2024-2031. All the broadcasters and sponsors have signed about the teams that will participate in the Champions Trophy or the World Cup,” Latif said during the Geo News show.

“If a team denies to participate, they need to have a solid reason to justify their call. Just like in 1996, the West Indies and Australia did not go to Sri Lanka but still reached the final. If you make a reason for security, then it is not a solid reason. Teams like Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa are coming to Pakistan. They want to come to Pakistan,” he added

“ICC is existing only because there is Pakistan and India. If the government of Pakistan also says like India that we won’t play, then the ICC will be of no use as no one will watch the match,” Rashid said.

“We can say that India does not want to play bilateral matches, but you can’t deny the ICC events as you already have signed it. India has to make solid ground. If India doesn’t come this time, Pakistan will take a big step by not participating in the tournament,” he added.

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