Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli’s Son Akaay Not Featured in Perth Photo, Clarifies Family

Amid the excitement of the Perth Test match, a photograph featuring Anushka Sharma with a young child in the stands sparked widespread speculation online. Followers quickly assumed the child was Akaay, the son of Sharma and celebrated cricketer Virat Kohli. Nonetheless, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, Virat's sister, stepped in to set the record straight. Through an Instagram story, she clarified, "Have been seeing Virat and Anushka Sharma's friends's daughter being mistaken for Akaay on social media. The child in the picture is not out Akaay...Thank you." This statement aimed to dispel any rumors about the child's identity.

The viral snapshot from Optus Stadium showed Sharma observing the game, while an older man held a small child nearby. Dressed in blue, this child's appearance led some to draw parallels with childhood pictures of Virat, fueling further speculation. Fans were thrilled at the thought of Akaay being present at the event, witnessing his father's performance. Virat Kohli, in this match, delivered an exceptional century, scoring 100 off 143 balls. This performance not only solidified his esteemed status in Test cricket but also contributed significantly to India securing a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Kohli's innings was a definitive response to his critics, especially after a recent period of underwhelming Test scores. Despite a lowly five runs in the first innings that led to India's total of 150, Kohli's century under pressure was pivotal. It complemented the efforts of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 161, and KL Rahul's sturdy 77, establishing a crucial 201-run partnership. Kohli celebrated his achievement by blowing flying kisses towards Sharma, who supported him enthusiastically from the sidelines.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who tied the knot in 2017, have a daughter, Vamika, born in 2021, and welcomed their second child, Akaay, earlier this year in February. The couple's journey from their intimate wedding to becoming parents of two has been closely followed by fans and the media alike. Their presence at sporting events, coupled with their significant achievements in cinema and cricket, continues to captivate the public's imagination.