NEW DELHI: Star Indian cricketer
Virat Kohli
on Tuesday joyfully shared that he and his wife
Anushka Sharma
welcomed a baby boy on February 15. Virat shared the news on social media platforms.
"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!," Kohli wrote in his X handle.
"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," he wrote.
Virat and Anushka are already parents of a three-year-old daughter Vamika.
Batting maestro
Sachin Tendulkar
also extended his congratulations to Virat and Anushka via his social media handles.
"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!," Tendulkar wrote.
Virat had opted out of the five-match Test series against England, citing personal reasons. India are leading the five-match Test series against England 2-1.
The 35-year-old was last seen in action in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town in January, which India won by seven wickets. He had made 46 and 12 in the two innings.
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