Cross-Border Joy: Pakistan’s Celebratory Response to Virat Kohli’s Baby Boy Akaay
Indian cricket’s iconic figure, Virat Kohli, and his renowned actress wife, Anushka Sharma, shared joyous news with the world as they announced the arrival of their baby boy, Akaay, via a heartfelt social media post. Confirming earlier speculations surrounding Anushka’s pregnancy, former South African cricketer AB de Villiers inadvertently revealed the news, and Kohli himself disclosed the birth date, February 15. The announcement sparked jubilant celebrations not only across India but also resonated with fans in neighbouring Pakistan, where enthusiasts marked the occasion by distributing sweets.
While extending their felicitations to Virat and Anushka, fans expressed hopes for Akaay to emulate his father’s illustrious cricketing career and potentially surpass his records on the field. This sentiment echoed especially in Pakistan, where supporters envisioned Akaay following in the footsteps of legendary cricketers like his father, much akin to Arjun Tendulkar, who has been carving his path in cricket, inspired by his father, Sachin Tendulkar.
The Kohlis, who already share parenthood of their three-year-old daughter Vamika, joyously announced Akaay’s arrival through an Instagram post brimming with elation and gratitude. Seeking blessings and good wishes from all, they appealed for privacy during this cherished time in their lives. Kohli, who initially stepped back from the first two Tests of the ongoing series against England due to personal reasons, extended his hiatus from the last three Tests as well. His last on-field appearance was witnessed during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, where India secured a notable victory by seven wickets, with Kohli contributing scores of 46 and 12 in the respective innings.
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