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  • Virat Kohli Speaks To Son Akaay, Anushka, Vamika Over Video Call After RCB Beat PBKS In Thrilling IPL 2024 Clash; Watch | cricket news

    It was a heartwarming moment in the middle in Bengaluru when Virat Kohli spoke to his family members from the M Chinnaswamy ground. Anushka, their daughter and newly-born son Akaay are in London at the moment. Virat pressed the dial button to speak to wife after RCB clinched a cliffhanger against Punjab in which Virat also struck a brilliant 77 off 49 balls. Cameras spotted Kohli conversing with Akaay as he made faces while speaking over the call and smiled constantly, revealing to the world who was on the other side of this video call.

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    Check out the video of Virat speaking to Anushka, Vamika and Akaay:

    Virat Kohli talking to his family is just _ pic.twitter.com/Vad6J3X9sR — Harshit Poddar (@harshitpoddar09) March 25, 2024

    Virat also got the Player of the match award for setting up the chase which eventually Dinesh Karthik finished in style. He spoke of his time off the field. Virat was with wife in London for more than two months as they waited for the birth of their second child whom they named Akaay. While the rest of the family is still in London, away from the attention and limelight they get in India, Virat came back to India to play the IPL.

    The 35-year-old said that he enjoyed his time in London where not many recognized him on the streets as he could casually walk into a restaurant with his daughter to have some food or coffee. “We were not in the country (talking about his break). We were in a place where people were not recognizing us. Just time together as a family, just to feel normal for two months – for me, my family – it was a surreal experience. Of course having two kids, things become totally different from a family perspective. Just the ability to be together, the connections you make with your older child. Couldn’t have been more grateful to God for the opportunity to spend time with the family,” said Virat.

    Virat is the current holder of the Orange Cap. He will aim to keep it throughout the tournament which will mean that he is contributing with the bat and fulfilling his responsibilities. “People talk about a lot of other things when you play sport – achievement, stats, numbers. But when you look back it’s the memories you create. Rahul bhai in the change room says the same nowadays. When you play, play your heart out. because you’re going to miss these times,” said Virat.

  • Fact Check: Is Virat Kohli Returning For 5th Test vs England After Becoming Dad Again? , cricket news

    Since Virat Kohli has become dad again, the rumor is high on the internet that the former India captain is set to make a comeback to the Test side which is currently engaged in a five-match series vs England. On February 20, Virat and wife Anushka Sharma posted an announcement which had the details of the arrival of the baby boy. They have named him ‘Akaay’.

    Virat and Anushka’s announcement note on Instagram read: “With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika’s little brother into this world! We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time.”

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    Ahead of the start of the Test series, BCCI had announced that Virat will be missing the first two Tests vs England due to personal reasons. The fans discussed what it could be that keeps Virat away from cricket. Rumors began that Virat’s mother was not well. But his elder brother Vikas ended the rumors by posting an update on his Instagram, underlining the fact that their mother was fine.

    Others had rightly guessed that Anushka was pregnant with their second child as she had been spotted during the World Cup last year and many events after it with a baby bump. However, these remain just speculations as unlike the last time, Virushka had kept mum on the birth of the child.

    __ pic.twitter.com/BgpfycayI4 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 20, 2024

    On February 20, the world got to know what those personal reasons were because of which Kohli missed the Tests vs England. As soon as the news was announced, rumors spread that Kohli may not join the India squad for the fourth Test but he could be flying to Dharamsala to play the fifth and final match. However, all of that is untrue.

    In its squad announcement press release, BCCI had clearly mentioned that Virat was not available even for the last 3 Tests due to personal reasons and that the BCCI fully understands and supports his decision to be with family at this time.

    Virat Kohli set to back for the 5th Test vs England, which is scheduled from 7th March at Dharmshala. pic.twitter.com/kBlp8GhbCc— Abhi (@Abhikricket18) February 20, 2024

    Let us reiterate the fact that Kohli is reportedly in London right now and won’t be taking part in the Test series vs England as he focuses on the well being of his wife and newly born Akaay.