Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently became parents to their second child—a baby boy who has been named Akaay. The couple announced this on social media, issuing a joint statement that reads: “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!”

“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. Love & Gratitude, Virat & Anushka,” the couple added.

Kohli pulled out his name from the ongoing five-match series against England, to be with his wife. We look at five of the most significant moments of Kohli's life, both on and off the pitch.

International debut

Virat Kohli made his international debut for India in August 2008 during an ODI match against Sri Lanka. He came in as a replacement for the injured Virender Sehwag and went on to score 12 runs in his very first match. This moment marked the beginning of Kohli's journey as one of India's most prolific cricketers.

First Test century

In 2011, Kohli scored his maiden Test century against Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series in Adelaide. His innings of 116 runs showcased his ability to perform in the longest format of the game and laid the foundation for many more centuries to come in his Test career.

Becoming Indian captain

In 2017, Kohli was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team across all formats. This was a significant moment in his career as he took over the reins from MS Dhoni and led the team to success in both Test and limited-overs cricket. Under his captaincy, India achieved numerous victories and reached new heights in international cricket.

Birth of daughter Vamika

In January 2021, Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika. The couple announced the news on social media, sharing their joy and gratitude for the new addition to their family. Kohli's journey as a father has been a significant off-the-pitch moment in his life, showcasing his personal growth and commitment to his family amidst his cricketing career.

Scoring 50th ODI Century

Virat Kohli shattered the longstanding record of his idol Sachin Tendulkar for scoring the most One-Day International hundreds. He did so during the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, in India’s semi-final fixture against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium.