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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