In a statement, cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma announced the arrival of their newborn son, born on February 15. The couple joyfully revealed his name as "Akaay."
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared the news on their Instagram handles. They said, “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 and 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 live," Virat and Anushka said.
Speculations about Anushka Sharma's second pregnancy began circulating online in November 2023, particularly after her appearance at a Diwali celebration in Bengaluru before Team India's World Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite the couple's silence on the matter, keen-eyed fans noticed Sharma's baby bump during the event, sparking a flurry of speculation and theories on the internet.
While Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma remained tight-lipped, former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers confirmed in early February that the couple was indeed expecting their second child.
"Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it's family time and things are important to him. If you are not true and genuine to yourself, you lose track of what you are here for. I think most people's priority is family. You can't judge Virat for that. Yes, we miss him. But he has made absolutely the right decision," AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.