Welcome to the World, Akaay! Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Announce Baby Boy's Arrival

Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, and renowned Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, joyfully announced the arrival of their second child on Tuesday. The couple shared the delightful news via their social media accounts, revealing that they were blessed with a baby boy on February 15. They named their son Akaay, and their first child, daughter Vamika, was also mentioned in the heartwarming message. Prior to this announcement, Kohli had withdrawn from the ongoing Test series against England due to 'personal reasons'.

In a joint statement posted on their Instagram profiles, they expressed their immense happiness and gratitude, saying, "With hearts brimming with love, we are thrilled to introduce our baby boy Akaay, Vamika's little brother, to the world! We seek your blessings and good wishes during this beautiful phase of our lives. Kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka." 🎉👶

Actor Ranveer Singh also expressed his joy with a string of 'evil eye' and heart emojis in the comment section, while actor Rakul Preet Singh wrote, "God bless."

Virat and Anushka tied the knot on December 11, 2017, in Italy. Their first child, Vamika, was born on January 11, 2021. The couple chose to keep their second pregnancy under wraps.

However, former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers recently revealed on his official YouTube channel that Kohli and Anushka were expecting their second child. In a subsequent video, de Villiers apologized to Kohli for the oversight, urging everyone to respect their privacy. He said, "My friend Virat Kohli is still not available. I cry out to everyone to give him the privacy that he deserves. Family comes first. No one knows what exactly is going on. I am asking all of us to respect that." 🙏❤️

Here are 10 interesting facts about the relationship between Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and popular Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma:

First Meeting Nerves: When they first met, Virat was nervous and jittery. He cracked a joke to break the ice, but it didn’t go as planned. Anushka, confident and tall, handled the situation gracefully1.

Similar Backgrounds: Both Virat and Anushka come from middle-class families and worked hard to achieve success in their respective careers. Their timelines aligned, even though they moved in different worlds1.

Secret Italian Wedding: In 2017, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Italy. Their blush pink Sabyasachi lehenga and matching ensemble became iconic2.

Vamika’s Arrival: Their first child, daughter Vamika, was born on January 11, 2021. They kept their second pregnancy under wraps1.

Virushka: The couple’s nickname, “Virushka,” is a fusion of their names and has become synonymous with their love story.

Supportive Partners: Anushka has been Virat’s pillar of strength during his cricketing journey, attending matches and cheering him on from the stands.

Shared Values: They connect over real-life experiences and discuss things that resonate with their backgrounds and careers.

Social Media Moments: Their Instagram posts together are a testament to their love and companionship. Fans adore their candid moments.

AB de Villiers’ Slip: Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers accidentally revealed their second pregnancy on his YouTube channel, urging everyone to respect their privacy1.

Love and Gratitude: Their joint statement during important milestones always ends with “Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka” – a reflection of their bond.

"Introducing Vamika's Younger Brother": Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Share Post Announcing Arrival of Baby Boy Akaay