Virat Kohli’s 2nd child – Virat Kohli has opted out of the initial two Tests in the ongoing five-match series between India and England, citing personal reasons. The mystery surrounding the nature of these “personal reasons” was clarified on Saturday when AB de Villiers, Kohli’s close friend and former RCB teammate, disclosed that the Indian cricket captain and his wife, Anushka Sharma, are anticipating the arrival of their second child. This revelation has raised questions about Kohli’s potential participation in the remaining three Tests against England –
The ongoing second Test between India and England at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam has garnered attention amidst these developments. Reports in the evening suggested that the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to discuss Kohli’s plans soon.
Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests just days before the series opener in Hyderabad. The BCCI released a statement quoting Kohli, emphasizing that while representing the country remains a top priority, certain personal situations necessitate his focused attention # Virat Kohli’s 2nd child # Anushka Sharma
AB de Villiers shared the news about Kohli’s growing family during a Q & A session on his YouTube channel. He acknowledged Kohli’s decision, stating that family holds paramount importance for most individuals, and Kohli should not be judged for prioritizing it.
A PTI report indicated that Ajit Agarkar or other top officials from the board would communicate with Kohli, currently abroad, to assess his readiness to resume national duties. The BCCI source emphasized that Kohli will only return to playing if he feels prepared to do so, aligning with the board’s statement that family comes first # Virat Kohli’s 2nd child
As India leads the second Test against England, having shown strong performance in Vizag, the team aims to recover from the 0-1 deficit in the five-match series. India’s unbeaten Test series record at home since 2012 is at stake, with the hosts eyeing another triumph against England.
