Virat Kohli's London settlement doesn't sit well with teammate!! Open retaliation after special treatment
Published - 14 Sep 2025, 03:44 PM | Updated - 14 Sep 2025, 03:49 PM
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Virat Kohli’s decision to settle in London with his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their kids, Vamika and Akaay, has become the talk of the town, but not in a good way. For over a year now, Virat Kohli has been living away from the spotlight with his family in London.
Reports suggest that the celebrity couple is even planning to make Britain their permanent home. Actually, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma want their children, Vamika and Akaay, to grow up away from the constant media attention that follows them in India.
Virat Kohli’s dream life in London leaves many upset
The couple wants to raise their kids in a normal environment, teaching them values like gratitude and humility. The former Indian captain and his Bollywood actress wife believe that a peaceful life, routine, and shared parenting responsibilities are more important than fame or luxury.
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However, this move hasn’t gone down well with some of Virat Kohli’s teammates. There is growing resentment that Kohli is getting “special treatment,” as he had already undergone his fitness tests in London while others attended the BCCI’s NCA in Bengaluru for the same.
Many felt this is unfair, as Kohli became the cricketing superstar in India, but he is living in England, which doesn’t set the right example. Meanwhile, other cricketers have chosen different paths, like the seasoned Indian speedster Mohammed Shami.
Mohammed Shami takes a subtle swipe at Virat Kohli, says he’s proud to stay in his hometown
Indirectly taking a dig at Kohli for shifting base to London, the Indian journalist mentioned some have built homes in Dubai or Mumbai, and some are residing in London, so why does Mohammed Shami prefer to stay in his hometown of Amroha in Uttar Pradesh?
Shami smiled and said that he doesn’t have so much money to live abroad, taking a jibe at Virat’s decision to leave India, which has given him so much love, fame, and wealth. Mohammed Shami said on India TV’s ‘Aap ki Adalat’ show, “I am a poor man. I don't have that much money.”
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The Indian fast bowler further explained that he is happy with what he has and feels that where he was born and grew up is where he truly belongs. Shami further said, “I am happy with what I have got. And the biggest thing is where you were born, where you spent your childhood, where you grew up, and where you got so much fame. Why not leave that place?”
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Mohammed Shami opens up about his darkest moment
Shami revealed that he once had thoughts of ending his life, but after remembering how much cricket had given him, he decided against it. He thought about the love and support from fans and family and decided to focus on his game instead of ending his life after his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, made a series of allegations, including allegations of domestic violence.
He signed off by saying, “The thought came to my mind, but it did not happen, thank God, otherwise I'd have missed the World Cup. The thought came to my mind to end my life, but then I decided, "This game, which gave me so much name, why should I jump to death, forgetting all these?" I thought of the love and affection. Then I decided, Forget this and focus on my game.”
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