Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s family issues statement on circulation of son Akaay's alleged photos

Social media users claimed that Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s son, Akaay, was spotted on Day 3 of the first Test match between Australia and India in Perth. However, Virat Kohli’s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, stated that the child in the viral photo was Anushka and Virat's friend’s daughter, not Akaay.

A viral video from the Perth Test sparked speculation that Anushka Sharma and Kohli’s son, Akaay, was spotted in the stands. The clip showed a man holding a baby behind Anushka, who was cheering for Virat after his century. Fans assumed the baby was Akaay celebrating his father’s milestone.

Virat Kohli's Sister Breaks Silence on Viral Image Claiming Akaay Kohli

Bhawna Kohli Dhingra confirmed on social media that the child seen in viral pictures from the Perth Test was not Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s son, Akaay. She clarified that the baby was a friend’s daughter, addressing the confusion on social media platforms.

"Have been seeing Virat and Anushka’s friend’s daughter being mistaken for Akaay on social media. The child in the picture is not our Akaay .. thank you 🙏" Bhawna Kohli Dhingra wrote on her Instagram post.

Virat Kohli's sister's Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/DJ4AGzvkBL

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 25, 2024

Virat Kohli Smashed His 30th Test Century on Day 4 of the Perth Test

Kohli scored his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the Perth Test against Australia. He silenced critics after a lean patch where he managed under 100 runs in six innings against New Zealand. He redeemed himself with an unbeaten 100 runs off 143 after being dismissed for just five runs in the first innings.

Following the knock, the 36-year-old surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries by an Indian batter on Australian soil. He hit his seventh Test century on Australian soil in his fifth tour. He further cements his reputation as one of India’s most successful batters in Australia.

Cannot Get A Better Stage And To Set Up The Series - Ravi Shastri

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli for his exceptional performance during the Perth Test against Australia. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Shastri stated that Kohli's seven Test centuries show his ability to excel on challenging, bouncy pitches.

"I doubt an overseas player in the last 15 years has come to Australia and played in this fashion. Seven hundreds in Australia. The big stage, the big ground. One of the bounciest pitches in the world. He plays two Test matches and he gets two hundreds. You cannot get a better stage and to set up the series," Shastri told Fox Cricket (as quoted by ANI).

The Delhi-born cricketer will be next seen in action during the second Test match between India and Australia, scheduled to be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, starting on December 6. India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after a 295-run victory in the series opener in Perth.

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