"Name Lights Up The Room": As Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Welcome Akaay, Sachin Tendulkar's Special Wish

Star India batter Virat Kohli and popular actor Anushka Sharma on Tuesday announced that they were blessed with a baby boy on February 15. Kohli and Anushka are already parents of a three-year-old daughter Vamika and they announced the birth of their second child - Akaay - through a social media post. Virat Kohli has been missing from action on the cricket field for almost a month now, and their were speculations over it. The former Indian cricket team captain ended the speculation with a post on social media.  

"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 informed in an instagram post.

"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."

After the announcement, wishes started to pour in. "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!" wrote Sachin Tendulkar on his X account.

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... https://t.co/kjuoUtQ5WB

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 20, 2024

"And then there are four Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight," RCB wrote in a post.

And then there are four

Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat, and a big welcome to the youngest member of the RCB family, Akaay

This is such a happy news and India will sleep well tonight #PlayBold #RCB @AnushkaSharma @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/2hDYE4TGd6

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 20, 2024

"From King Kohli to Prince Kohli - a new chapter begins! Sending heartfelt congratulations to Virat Kohli and family on their bundle of joy," Punjab Kings wrote.

From King Kohli to Prince Kohli - a new chapter begins!

Sending heartfelt congratulations to Virat Kohli and family on their bundle of joy. pic.twitter.com/qf8CKY40zS

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 20, 2024

Kohli had initially opted out of the first two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England, citing personal reasons. He later withdrew from the last three Tests also.

He 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.

India are leading the five-match Test series against England 2-1. 

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