The story of Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh’s bond beyond cricket

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, putting to rest all speculation about his future in the format. While his contributions on the field have been significant, his personal life has also drawn public interest, particularly his relationship with wife Ritika Sajdeh, who has been a constant presence by his side. (Pic: Ritika Sajdeh/Rohit Sharma Instagram)

Updated On: 2025-05-07 10:26 PM IST

Compiled by : Srijanee Majumdar

Pic: Ritika Sajdeh Instagram

The 38-year-old ends his red-ball career as one of India's most consistent performers in the latter part of his Test journey, having scored 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, at an average of 40.57

Having previously stepped away from T20 Internationals following India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win, Rohit will now continue to represent the country solely in ODI cricket. In a post shared on Instagram, Rohit stated, “Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” alongside a photo of his Test cap

Rohit and Ritika's journey began on a professional note, with Ritika working as Rohit’s sports manager. Their initial meeting occurred during an advertisement shoot, which later evolved into a long-term personal partnership

Rohit proposed to Ritika at the Borivali Sports Club in Mumbai, the same ground where his cricket career took root. The couple got engaged in June 2015, followed by a wedding in December 2015 at the Taj Lands End Hotel, attended by prominent personalities from sports and entertainment

The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Samaira, in 2018. Rohit later shared her name with fans through a post on social media. In November 2024, the family grew with the arrival of a baby boy

While the couple announced the birth publicly, they chose not to immediately reveal the child’s name. Ritika later shared a subtle update about their newborn son through a cryptic Instagram story

Over the years, Rohit and Ritika have often shared glimpses of their family life online, marking personal milestones and special occasions

Their relationship, rooted in mutual support, continues alongside Rohit’s ongoing cricket commitments in the limited-overs format

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