Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood icon Anushka Sharma shared joyous news with the world on Tuesday as they announced the birth of their second child. The power couple, renowned for their individual achievements, welcomed their ‘baby boy’ into the world on February 15, 2024, whom they endearingly named ‘Akaay’.
In a heartfelt joint statement, Virat and Anushka expressed their abundant happiness and gratitude, inviting blessings and good wishes from all. They also urged for privacy during this beautiful phase of their lives, signifying the intimacy of the moment.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 20, 2024
“With abundant happiness and hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika’s little brother into this world. We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time. We request you to kindly respect our privacy. Love and gratitude, Virat and Anushka,” a joint statement by the couple reads.
Wishes pour in for the new parents
Significantly, the announcement by the couple triggered a wave of warm messages and congratulations by their fans and friends. Bollywood stars such as Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Farhan Akhtar extended their heartfelt wishes to the new parents, celebrating the arrival of their newest family member.
Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary ‘God of Cricket’, took to social media to convey his joy, offering heartfelt congratulations to Virat and Anushka. His message extended well wishes for the newborn, envisioning a life filled with joy and laughter for the young Akaay.
“Congratulations to Virat and Anushka on the arrival of Akaay, a precious addition to your beautiful family! Just like his name lights up the room, may he fill your world with endless joy and laughter. Here’s to the adventures and memories you’ll cherish forever. Welcome to the world, little champ,” Sachin Tendulkar wrote.
Among the flood of well-wishers, cricketer Jhulan Goswami, whom Anushka portrays on screen in the film Chakda ‘Xpress’, also joined in the chorus of congratulations, warmly welcoming little Akaay into the world.
