Recent images from Perth showing Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma with a child sparked rumors that the couple’s nine-month-old son, Akaay, had been spotted publicly for the first time. However, Virat’s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, took to Instagram to clarify the situation, stating that the child in the photos was not Akaay.
In her Instagram story, Bhawna wrote, “I’ve been seeing Virat and Anushka’s friend’s daughter being mistaken for Akaay on social media. The child in the picture is not our Akaay. Thank you.” This reaffirmed the couple’s commitment to keeping their children out of the public eye, a decision they announced when Akaay was born earlier this year.
Virat and Anushka’s Journey as Parents
Virat and Anushka welcomed their second child, Akaay, in February 2024, following their daughter Vamika’s birth in 2021. The pair, who married in 2018, have maintained strict privacy regarding their children. Even during Anushka’s pregnancy, the couple stayed away from the spotlight, with the birth announcement being the first public acknowledgment of their growing family.
The couple shared the joyful news on social media, writing, “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!” They also requested privacy, adding, “We seek your blessings and good wishes during this beautiful time in our lives. We kindly request you to respect our family’s privacy. Love and gratitude, Virat & Anushka.”
Anushka Sharma’s Thoughtful Posts
Anushka’s social media posts have reflected the couple’s efforts to protect their children’s privacy. On Virat’s birthday, she shared a heartfelt post featuring Virat holding their two children, with their faces covered by heart emojis to maintain their anonymity.
Kohli’s Century and Iconic Celebration
Anushka was present at the Optus Stadium in Perth to witness a memorable moment in Virat’s career. The former Indian captain scored his 30th Test century, a knock that played a significant role in India’s commanding victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
To celebrate his milestone, Virat gave Anushka his signature gesture, blowing her a kiss using his bat—a gesture that has become iconic when Anushka is in attendance.
The couple’s commitment to balancing public life with family privacy continues to set an example, while Kohli’s brilliance on the field ensures moments for fans to celebrate without intruding on their personal space.
