Hyderabad: Stellar duo Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma find themselves in the embrace of parenthood, as they bestow upon the world a cherubic scion christened Akaay. Kohli, the luminary cricketer, took to the digital podium of X, formerly identified as Twitter, to herald the joyous tidings. In his communiqué, he espoused, “With an abundance of felicity and hearts aglow with affection, we joyously declare the arrival of our progeny, Akaay – a diminutive sibling to the enchanting Vamika, born unto this realm on the auspicious 15th of February!”

“May we implore your benedictions and well-wishing during this celestial juncture of our existence. A gentle plea graces your hearts to honor our desire for privacy in this epoch. Affectionately, Virat and Anushka,” appended the illustrious batsman and erstwhile captain of the Indian cricket team.

Virat, a pivotal contributor to India’s 2011 ODI World Cup conquest, already revels in the role of a father to Vamika. The resplendent right-handed batsman, swathed in elegance, had sought leave from the ongoing Test series against England, citing personal exigencies. Anushka, aged 35 and an accomplished thespian adorned with accolades, adds a layer of grace to this familial narrative.

The BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, extended support to Virat’s decision to abstain from the ongoing Test series against England. Virat’s cricketing saga encompasses 113 Tests, 292 ODIs, and 117 T20s, where he has amassed impressive tallies of 8,848, 13,848, and 4,037 runs, respectively. The cricketing maestro plies his trade for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opulent Indian Premier League, donning the captain’s mantle on occasions.