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Cricketing superstar Virat Kohli was recently captured on camera spending quality time with his newborn son Akaay in London. The heartwarming images and videos show Kohli cradling his baby boy in his arms as they strolled through the streets of the British capital.
Virat Kohli Spotted with Son Akaay in London
Kohli was recently spotted in the United Kingdom, enjoying some much-needed time off from cricket with his family. In a heartwarming video that has gone viral on social media, Kohli was seen holding his son Akaay in his arms while shopping for flowers with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma.
This rare family outing in London marks the first public appearance of Akaay, Kohli and Anushka’s son, on his father’s lap. The video has captured the attention of fans and media alike, with many expressing their delight at seeing the doting father-son duo.
Here’s the video
Virat Kohli with Akaay in London. ❤️pic.twitter.com/bbqZetrExZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 18, 2024
This is the first publicly available footage of Kohli and his second child, Akaay, who was born on February 15, 2024. Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka, have been fiercely protective of their children’s privacy, rarely sharing photos or videos of them on social media.
However, the couple’s efforts to shield their kids from the public eye were momentarily thwarted as fans and paparazzi managed to capture these candid moments of Kohli doting on his son. The images quickly went viral on social media, with fans gushing over the cricketer’s paternal side.
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Speculation’s on Kohli featuring for the ODIs against Sri Lanka
Kohli’s presence in the UK has also fueled speculation about his potential participation in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. While the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the white-ball series, which is set to begin on July 27, Kohli was initially expected to miss the ODI matches.
However, a recent development, according to reports in The Indian Express, suggests that Kohli has confirmed his availability for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 2, at the request of the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. This news has come as a pleasant surprise for fans who were eagerly anticipating Kohli’s return to the international stage.
Kohli’s decision to skip the ODI series against Sri Lanka was in line with the Indian team’s strategy of managing the workload of senior players and providing opportunities to younger talents in the shortest format.
The 35-year-old cricketer recently announced his retirement from T20Is after guiding India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli’s impressive performance in the T20 World Cup final, where he scored 76 runs off 59 balls to help India outclass South Africa, earned him the Player of the Match award.
His decision to retire from T20Is was followed by similar announcements from former T20 captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, paving the way for the next generation of cricketers to shine in the format.
