Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcome their newborn boy, AkaayVirat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcome their newborn boy, Akaay. Credit: instagram

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his spouse, the actress Anushka Sharma, have announced the birth of their second child, a boy. The couple announced the birth of their son on Instagram, stating that he was born on February 15, 2024. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli disclosed that they have given their newborn the name Akaay.

“We are happy to announce to everyone that on February 15th, we welcomed our newborn boy, Akaay & Vamika’s younger brother, into the world with love and boundless pleasure! As we embark on this wonderful journey, we ask for your blessings and well wishes. Right now, we ask that you please respect our privacy.”

Gratitude and Love.

“Virat & Anushka,” the Instagram note stated.

The name Vaamika, which refers to an epithet of the Goddess Durga that is located on Shiva’s left side, is that of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s eldest daughter. Data suggests that in 2010 there were five newborns per million named Vamika, making it the least common name. By 2021, there were 28 babies per million named Vamika.

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With yet another intriguing name—Akaay—for their son, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have managed to create discourse.

On December 11, 2017, Anushka and Virat got married in Italy. Vamika was bestowed upon the pair on January 11, 2021. The pair kept their second pregnancy a secret. “Citing personal reasons, Virat Kohli withdrew from the current Test series against England”.

By Aditya Patel

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