No one has been through more of Rohit Sharma’s emotional ups and downs over the past couple of years than his wife, Ritika Sajdeh. She’s seen it all — the quiet frustrations, the massive highs, the heartbreaks, and the rare moments of pure, unfiltered joy. And through it all, she’s been right there, holding him up behind the scenes.

After the crushing loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final — a game that meant the world to Rohit — Ritika was the one picking up the pieces. That night was tough, maybe the hardest in his career. But she stayed strong, quietly supporting him when the cameras were off and the world moved on.

Fast forward to 2024, and the script flipped. Rohit led India to a long-awaited ICC trophy — the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. It was a moment of redemption, relief, and raw emotion. And again, Ritika was right there — this time with the biggest smile, cheering him louder than anyone else.

Then came early 2025 — another curveball. A dip in form. Tough series against New Zealand and Australia. Criticism from all corners. And then the big decision: Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket. For fans, it was a shock. For Ritika, it was deeply personal — she knew what that decision cost him emotionally.

But just a few months later, there he was again. Bat in hand, back in training, the same quiet fire in his eyes. A video of his return surfaced online, and in it, Rohit simply said, “I’m here again, and it feels really good.” That short clip said everything. Ritika posted it with a simple caption: “Goosebumps and…” followed by three teary-eyed emojis. No long caption needed. You could feel everything in just those few words.

Now, at 38, Rohit is gearing up for what could be his final international series — a three-match ODI tour of Australia starting October 19 in Perth. He’s passed a fitness test at the NCA in Bengaluru and has been training hard in Mumbai under the watchful eye of his friend and former coach Abhishek Nayar. People close to the setup say he’s all in — physically ready, mentally locked in.

He hasn’t played a game since lifting the Champions Trophy earlier this year. After that win, he told fans he wasn’t done — “I’m going nowhere,” he said. But the whispers of retirement haven’t stopped.

There are even reports that this Australia series could be his — and Virat Kohli’s — last in ODI cricket. The selectors are apparently considering asking them to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy if they still have the 2027 World Cup in their sights.

And that’s the big question now: does Rohit have one more run left in him? One more shot at that elusive ODI World Cup title? He wants it — that much is clear. But the final call might not be his alone. New head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will have their say.

For now, Rohit is doing what he does best — keeping his head down and working. There’s even talk he might play in the India A vs Australia A series starting September 30 in Kanpur to get some match practice. The squad hasn’t been announced yet, but fans are already reading between the lines.

Whatever happens next, whether this is the beginning of one last dance or the start of a new chapter, one thing is certain — Rohit Sharma isn’t done yet. And Ritika? She’ll be there, just like she always has been — quietly supporting, feeling every run, every heartbreak, every triumph, just as deeply as he does.