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[Saba Sports News] Celebrated Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, joyfully announced the arrival of their son, ‘Akaay,’ on Tuesday, February 20. This news came after Kohli opted out of the first two Tests against England for personal reasons, sparking speculation when he didn’t return for the rest of the series.
The couple’s announcement put an end to the rumors surrounding his absence, delighting fans worldwide with messages of congratulations flooding social media. The excitement even crossed international lines, with a Pakistani fan of Kohli celebrating by distributing sweets, a gesture that underscored the widespread admiration for Kohli. A viral video captured this fan sharing sweets in Pakistan, where locals conveyed their best wishes and expressed hope that Akaay would surpass his father’s cricketing achievements.
The revelation of Anushka’s pregnancy was inadvertently made by Kohli’s close friend and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, AB de Villiers, during a live YouTube session, leading to his later retraction and apology for the premature announcement. Unlike their first child, where the couple shared the pregnancy news openly in 2020, they remained discreet this time around until the official announcement. Nonetheless, a video hinting at Anushka’s pregnancy had previously circulated during the ODI World Cup 2023, reigniting speculations.
With Kohli sitting out the entire Test series against England, fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the cricket field with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024, marking a much-awaited comeback for the star batsman.