Written by Samuel Draper
Updated February 21, 2024 19:20, February 21, 2024 23:46

- Virat Kohli ‘spotted in London’ after announcing birth of second child
- He shared the news of the birth of Vamika’s younger brother Akaai on Instagram
- Kohli missed the entire match of India’s home Test series against England.
Virat Kohli was reportedly spotted in London soon after he shared the news of the birth of his second child on social media.
The 35-year-old initially informed the management that he missed the first two matches and would not be available for the entire Test series against England, with the BCCI saying, “Due to certain personal circumstances, his presence “It requires concentration,” he said.
On Wednesday, he took to Instagram to announce that he and wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child last week and a younger brother, Vamika, was born in 2021.
The statement read: “We are happy to announce that we welcomed a baby boy, the younger brother of Akaai and Vamika, into this world on February 15th with abundant happiness and loving hearts.” .
“At this wonderful time in our lives, we ask for your blessings and good wishes. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.
“Love and gratitude. Virat and Anushka.”
Although the Indian batting sensation remained tight-lipped about his and his family’s whereabouts. A photo was published on X The former national team captain was reportedly seen wandering around London late at night (previously on Twitter).
The Test series against England will be the first time Kohli has missed an entire Test series at home since he made his international debut in 2011.
Kohli missed the final three matches of the victorious tour to Australia due to the birth of his daughter Vamika in 2021.
Kohli had played 80 international matches and was in good form heading into the match against England, so his absence was a big boost for the visiting team, who won the first Test by 28 runs.
Since then, India have dominated the matches, winning the second Test by 106 runs and the third by 434 runs.
The fourth Test will begin in Ranchi on Friday and the final Test will be played in Dharamshala in March.
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