Virat Kohli is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, accompanied by his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika and Akaay. The Indian batting maestro, known for his exceptional performances on Australian soil, has already shown glimpses of his form in the ongoing first Test in Perth.
Adding to the excitement, Kohli’s family has been spotted in the stands, cheering him on. Anushka Sharma, a Bollywood star and Kohli’s biggest supporter was seen enthusiastically rooting for her husband from the Optus Stadium. Videos of her cheering quickly went viral, sparking a wave of admiration on social media.
What truly captured fans’ attention, however, was the unexpected presence of Kohli and Anushka’s younger child, Akaay, in the stands on Day 3 of the Perth Test. Photos of the toddler seated on his grandfather’s lap, dressed in a cute blue outfit, surfaced online and went viral. Anushka could also be seen seated nearby, keeping a close watch on her family.
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The images of Akaay, shared widely by fans, created a buzz on social media, as the Kohli-Sharma family usually maintains a strict policy of keeping their children out of the public eye. In the past, the couple has requested paparazzi and media outlets to respect their privacy by not capturing or sharing images of their children.
Akaay Kohli Looks Cute 🥰. pic.twitter.com/8QNUrPf8J4
— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) November 24, 2024
Akaay Kohli face reveal. 😭😭♥️♥️#INDvAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/HM1kVTxJSm
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) November 24, 2024
This policy stems from a prior incident when their elder child, Vamika, was inadvertently caught on camera during an India match. The photos became a sensation online, prompting Virat and Anushka to issue a public appeal asking media outlets to delete the pictures and avoid sharing their children’s images without consent.
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Given this history, it remains to be seen how the couple will respond to the viral images of Akaay. While fans are overjoyed to catch a rare glimpse of Kohli’s family, the incident serves as a reminder of the fine balance between celebrity life and privacy. For now, the cricketing world eagerly awaits Kohli’s next performance as India eyes a strong start in the series.
