Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma and their children Vamika and Akaay, is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Indian batting maestro has been in stellar form during the opening match of the five-Test series in Perth.
Kohli had a special cheering squad at Optus Stadium, with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma passionately supporting him from the stands during the first Test between India and Australia.
Anushka Sharma and Akaay Show Their Support in Perth
Videos of Anushka’s presence in the stadium quickly went viral on social media. However, what surprised fans most was the appearance of Virat and Anushka’s son, Akaay, who was seen in the stands on Day 3. Fans couldn’t keep calm, and pictures of the young Kohli quickly gained traction online.
In one viral image, Akaay appeared to be seated on the lap of Anushka’s father while enjoying the match. Anushka was spotted sitting in the front row, and Jr. Kohli was dressed in blue, drawing plenty of attention from cricket enthusiasts.
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
Despite their children’s popularity, Kohli and Anushka maintain a strict policy of keeping Vamika and Akaay away from public exposure. They have previously requested paparazzi and media to avoid publishing unauthorized pictures of their children. Notably, during an earlier incident when their daughter Vamika’s images surfaced online, the couple strongly condemned the act and urged media outlets to delete the photos. It remains to be seen how the couple will respond to these latest viral images.
Kohli Reaches a Major Milestone
Amid the excitement, Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone during the Perth Test. The former Indian skipper became the fifth Indian batter to score 2,000 Test runs against Australia. Kohli achieved this feat in just 44 innings, joining cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Cheteshwar Pujara. Kohli’s impressive record includes eight centuries and five half-centuries against the Australian team.
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While Kohli’s milestone is commendable, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting prowess, comparing it to Kohli’s. On Star Sports, Manjrekar praised Jaiswal’s back-foot play, suggesting Kohli might learn from the young opener’s technique.
