During his appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Rohit Sharma referred to his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, as the ‘captain’ of their home.
Rohit Sharma continues to captivate fans with his stellar performances on the field, but the cricketer also endeared himself to many with his candidness during his appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Joined by his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, Rohit offered insights into their relationship dynamic, revealing how he cannot disobey his wife.
Rohit and Ritika shared anecdotes about their relationship, highlighting Ritika’s dual role as both wife and manager. When Kapil Sharma asked whether Rohit is more challenging to manage as a husband or as a cricketer, Ritika humorously replied, “As a husband. As a captain, he has his team to manage him. I don’t have to do anything.”
Rohit chimed in, acknowledging his authority on the cricket field but emphasizing that at home, Ritika calls the shots. He remarked, “She may not step onto the field or into the dressing room, but I have to return home. She’s the captain there.”
In another segment of the show, Kapil asked Ritika if she and actor Anushka Sharma, who is also the wife of star cricketer Virat Kohli, tease each other when their respective spouses get out. Ritika shared her reaction when Rohit gets bowled. She said, “When he is batting, I don’t talk at all. I sit quietly. When he gets out, I continue watching the match to cheer for his teammates.”
While Ritika is present at almost every match to cheer for Rohit, the cricketer also acknowledged the significance of her presence at the stadium. During their interaction, Kapil asked Rohit if he ever receives requests from opposing team players to avoid hitting sixes so that they can impress their girlfriends. Rohit responded humorously, “Yes, of course, we have had conversations like this. But I tell them, ‘While it’s your girlfriend present at the stadium, I have my wife watching the match.’ She sits with her fingers crossed during the whole match. So, she is more important to me.”
Rohit and Ritika got married in 2015. On December 30, 2022, they welcomed their daughter Samaira.