Virat Kohli, the ex-India captain, was sotted in London hours after the announcement of his second child's birth. While there were speculations that Kohli's wife Anushka would be delivering a baby in London, there was no confirmation from the celebrity couple regarding their whereabouts. However, soon after the couple announced that they have welcomed a baby boy 'Akaay', a picture has surfaced online which claims that Kohli was spotted in London, further fuelling speculation about Akaay's birth in the capital of England.
"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," Kohli and Anushka's social media announcement read.
Virat Kohli Continues To Be Unavailable From India vs England Test Series
On the workfront, Kohli was unavailable for selection for the entire India vs England Test series. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cited "personal reasons" behind Kohli's unavailability, the specifics of which were not confirmed until a formal announcement from the coulple.
Without Kohli, India went down 0-1 after losing the opener in Hyderabad. Since then, they have gone on to register wins in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot and now lead the five-match series 3-1. The fourth Test match of the bilateral affair will get underway at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on February 23 (Friday). The final match of the series will be played in Dharamshala and is scheduled to commence on March 7.
While there have been a few reports suggesting Kohli could be back with the Indian squad for the final Test, an official confirmation from the board or the team management is awaited.