Rohit Sharma's Love Story With Ritika: From First Meeting To Proposal

While Team India is currently engaged in a thrilling Test series against England, former Test captain Rohit Sharma has captured fans’ attention for a different reason.

The Hitman recently appeared on Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra’s talk show along with his wife Ritika Sajdeh, where he shared the heartfelt details of their love story — from their first meeting to the moment he proposed.

How Rohit Proposed to Ritika

Rohit described the proposal as something straight out of a movie. He said, “I took Ritika to the ground where my cricket journey began. She brought food for me, we had lunch together, and then I told her we’d go for ice cream. We drove around Marine Drive, Dadar, Bandra, and Worli. When she asked where the ice cream was, I said there’s a great vendor in Borivali, where I used to live.”

Eventually, they reached the ground — but something special was planned.

The Big Moment on the Cricket Pitch

Rohit recalled, “It was dark at the ground, but I had already arranged everything with my friends. I signaled them to start recording. I drove the car into the middle of the ground, got down on one knee on the pitch, and proposed to her.”

From Friendship to Love

Rohit and Ritika first met in 2008. Though their bond started as a professional association, over time, it evolved.

Rohit revealed that it was in 2013 when he first realized it wasn’t just friendship anymore. “She used to bring me home-cooked meals because I wasn’t fond of hotel food. In 2013, we both understood that there was something deeper between us. Even our friends had begun to sense it before we did,” he said with a smile.

Rohit & Kohli likely to Rejoin Team India in August

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to make their return to India’s ODI squad in August 2025, during the scheduled three-match series against Bangladesh from August 17 to 23.

However, if the Bangladesh tour is postponed or canceled, their comeback might be pushed to October 2025, when India will play three ODIs in Australia between October 19 and 25.

With India set to play around 15 ODIs per year leading up to the 2027 World Cup, maintaining consistent form and fitness will be vital for both seasoned players to stay in contention.

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