Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a heartwarming personal anecdote about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh, revealing that whenever he watches Rohit bat in a stadium, his gaze drifts toward Ritika — because her fingers are always crossed. The revelation came during a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, airing on Sony Entertainment Television.

The Moment That Sparked It

The exchange was set off by a contestant named Sonali, who openly declared her admiration for Rohit Sharma during a cricket-related question on the hotseat. Sonali told Bachchan, 'Sir, main ek Rohit paglu hoon aur unhe dekhna mera bohot bada sapna hain aur main samajhti hoon ki main unki patni hoon' — which translates to: 'Sir, I am a die-hard Rohit Sharma fan, seeing him is a very big dream of mine, and I consider myself his wife.'

Bachchan responded warmly, saying he would pass on the message to Rohit, quipping that Sonali had 'come to become his wife.' The playful banter then gave way to a more personal reflection from the veteran actor.

Big B's Tribute to Ritika Sajdeh

Bachchan went on to describe his own deep fondness for the cricketer, noting that the two have spoken personally on several occasions. He then shared the detail that stood out most: in the stadium, he finds himself watching Ritika Sajdeh rather than the pitch, because her fingers remain crossed for the entire duration of Rohit's time on the field.

Curious about the habit, Bachchan said he asked Ritika about it directly. Her reply, as he recounted, was that she has kept her fingers crossed every time Rohit steps onto the field — and that this practice dates back to even before the couple were married. 'Jabhi unki shadi nahi bhi hui thi tabse unki patni aise fingers crossed rakhti hain jab voh field pe utarti hain,' Bachchan said, calling it 'bohot heen achi baat' — a very good thing.

Rohit Sharma on Television

Rohit Sharma is himself currently visible on the small screen, hosting the show Family Full House, which is also airing on Sony Entertainment Television. The cricketer's crossover into mainstream entertainment has kept him in the public eye even outside the cricket calendar.

Why the Moment Resonated

The anecdote offered a rare, candid glimpse into the personal bond between one of Bollywood's most enduring icons and one of Indian cricket's most celebrated captains. For viewers of KBC 18, it was a reminder that the show's hotseat often produces moments that go well beyond general knowledge — moments rooted in genuine human connection. The episode underscored Ritika Sajdeh's quiet but steadfast presence in Rohit's career, a loyalty, Bachchan suggested, that predates their marriage and has never wavered.