London: Indian cricket Superstar, Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma shared joyous and cheerful news with their fans to reveal that they welcomed their second child, a baby boy named, Akaay in London.
The couple shared an identical post on “Instagram and X’’ social media that read: “With abundant happiness and hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay and Vamika‘s little brother into this world.
The couple further requested well-wishers and fans in the post, “We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love and gratitude, Virat and Anushka,”
This good news came a few days after when Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife, Natasha Dalal announced their first pregnancy after three years of marriage and shared their post on social media accounts.
The comments thread on Virat Kohli and Anushka’s post exploded with congratulatory messages soon after the couple posted the news.
One of the fans commented on Kohli’s Instagram “New lord of Cricket has welcomed in this world”
Along with fans, the couple received congratulations messages from their colleagues, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Shweta Bachchan and many more in the Bollywood and cricket world.
Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar also sent his warm greetings to the Couple on X.
“Congratulations to virat and Anuhska on the arrival of Akaay, a precious addition to your beautiful family! Just like his name lights up the room, may he fill your world with endless joy and laughter. Here’s to the adventures and memories you’ll cherish forever. Welcome to the world, little Champ!,” He said.
Kohli has been on leave recently and missed India’s test series against England due to sharing his special time with his family and his wife Anshuka for this special moment.
“A new baby is to be born in the next few days! Hope the baby takes India to great heights like the greatest cricketing father. Or will it follow the mother and be a film star? #MadeInIndia #ToBeBornInLondon.” Industrialist, Harsh Goenka wrote on X in his greetings to the couple.
The couple had not just days before but had decided months ago to have the delivery in London. They flew to London a couple of weeks before and stayed in Central London to keep their privacy, personal life and Akaay’s birth private