Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome second child Akaay, congratulatory messages pour in on X

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share that he and Anushka Sharma welcomed their baby boy Akaay on February 15.

Published on: Feb 20, 2024, 21:59:15 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, a baby boy. Kohli took to Instagram to share the news along with a heart emoji as a caption. He wrote that they welcomed Akaay on February 15. Since the post, people took to X to share congratulatory messages for the couple - so much so that the names of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli began trending on the microblogging platform.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are proud parents of Vamika and newborn Akaay.

What did Virat Kohli share on Instagram?

“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! We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka,” Virat Kohli posted on Instagram.

How did X users react to the news?

From wishing the couple to sharing how they are happy for them, people flooded the microblogging platform with numerous posts. A few also shared good-humoured memes while wishing the couple well.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s love story:

The duo reportedly met while doing an advertisement for a shampoo brand back in 2013. For the next couple of years, they kept their relationship secret, with occasional public appearances together.

In 2017, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Italy. After four years, in 2021, they welcomed their first child - daughter Vamika.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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