The birth of Akaay prompted Virat Kohli to take a personal break from the India vs England Test series.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli has, for the first time publicly, spoken about the birth of his and Anushka Sharma’s second child, son Akaay. Kohli described the experience as a “life-changing moment.”
Virat Kohli welcoming baby Akaay
The celebrity couple welcomed their baby boy on February 15, 2024, in London. They announced the news on social media, receiving an outpouring of love from fans and fellow celebrities. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma requested privacy as they embraced their new family member.
RCB Video Sparks Virat Kohli reflection
The official RCB social media channels recently posted a video featuring players discussing how their lives had changed between the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons. In the video, Kohli shared his thoughts:
“I feel life just changes constantly and nothing ever remains the same…apart from a really amazing occasion of us having our second child.”
“Change is constant, change is good. It shapes our journey as it should!”
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 24, 2024
Kohli’s Personal Break
The birth of Akaay prompted Virat Kohli to take a personal break from the India vs England Test series. He rejoined the RCB team ahead of the IPL 2024 season opener.
While Kohli’s focus has shifted to his growing family, other RCB players highlighted their own experiences over the past year. Faf du Plessis spoke about undergoing elbow surgery, while Dinesh Karthik reflected on the disappointment of RCB’s failure to qualify for the IPL playoffs last season. Mohammed Siraj acknowledged his achievement of becoming the No.1 ranked ODI bowler, but also expressed his heartbreak over India’s loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Akash Deep spoke about his transition from domestic player to international cricketer, and Cameron Green shared his excitement about being traded to RCB from the Mumbai Indians. Glenn Maxwell, ever the jokester, summed up his year in two short points: fatherhood and World Cup victory.
RCB Looks Ahead in IPL 2024
RCB’s season got off to a shaky start with a loss to the Chennai Super Kings in their opening match. They will be looking to bounce back when they take on the Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, March 25th. With a new baby at home and a new season underway, Kohli will undoubtedly be aiming to strike a healthy balance between his personal life and his cricket career.
