Rohit Sharma’s name is etched among India’s most accomplished cricketers. He has led Team India to a T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy victory in the past year. The Maharashtra Cricket Association has honored him by naming a stand at the Mumbai Wankhede Stadium after him.
A Tearful Moment
At the inauguration ceremony, Rohit was joined on stage by his parents and wife, Ritika Sajdeh. As Rohit brought his parents forward, Ritika was overcome with emotion. She tried to wipe away tears, avoiding the camera’s gaze, and was seen applauding with a mix of joy and sadness. The ceremony was attended by notable figures like Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis. One attendee captured Ritika’s emotional moment on social media,
If life gives you a chance , be like Ritika Sajdeh. She literally was in tears once R sharma stand was inaugurated. Proud wife❤️
ROHIT SHARMA STAND pic.twitter.com/gS5v1vD9Ad
— Rohaan (@Rohaan_926) May 16, 2025
, saying, “If life gives you a chance, be like Ritika Sajdeh. She’s a proud wife.”
A New Chapter
Rohit has bid farewell to two formats of the game. After winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, he retired from T20 cricket. In May 2025, he also ended his Test career. Now, he will only play in the ODI format.
The Story Behind the Union
Rohit and Ritika tied the knot in December 2015. Their first meeting took place in 2008 during an ad shoot. At the time, Ritika worked as a sports event manager for several prominent cricketers. They have two children together, a daughter named Samaira and a son named Ahan.
Here are key points about Rohit’s career and personal life:
- Led Team India to T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy victories
- A stand at the Wankhede Stadium is named after him
- Retired from T20 and Test cricket, continues to play ODIs
- Married to Ritika Sajdeh since December 2015
- Has two children, Samaira and Ahan