Indian Cricket Player Virat Kohli announced on Instagram that he and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, welcomed their second child on February 15. The couple named their son Akaay.
Kohli, who had opted out of the ongoing Test series against England due to personal reasons, had initially intended to miss only the first two games but eventually withdrew from the entire series to be with his family.
During Kohli’s absence, Ajinkya Rahane served as the stand-in captain. This isn’t the first time Kohli has prioritized family commitments over cricket; he had also missed the last three Tests of India’s tour of Australia in 2020-21 for the birth of their first child.
Anticipation surrounds Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket, particularly with the T20 World Cup approaching in June. His last outing for India was during a T20 series against Afghanistan in mid-January. In related developments, India has decided to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test against England, while KL Rahul, who had initially stepped in to fill Kohli’s spot in the batting order, continues his recovery from injury.
Family Matters
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcome their second child, a son named Akaay, on February 15.
Kohli Absence
The Indian cricket captain missed the ongoing Test series against England due to personal reasons, eventually opting out of the entire series to be with his family.
Past Instances
Kohli had also skipped the last three Tests of India’s tour of Australia in 2020-21 for the birth of their first child.
Return to Cricket
Kohli’s return to international cricket is anticipated, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching in June. He last played for India in mid-January against Afghanistan.
Team Updates
India also announced the resting of Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test against England and KL Rahul’s ongoing recovery from injury. Rahul had initially filled Kohli’s spot in the batting order.