Who is Anushka Sharma's Husband? Virat Kohli maligned by Indian Parliamentarian

A humorous moment involving Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has gone viral after a Nagaland politician amusingly forgot the cricketer’s name during an event. Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education and Tourism in the Nagaland Government, was asked about his favorite cricketer.

The BJP MP has immediately named Sachin Tendulkar as his all-time favorite cricketer, but he stumbled when asked about a current-era player. Instead of saying Virat Kohli, the Nagaland minister jokingly referred to him as “Anushka Sharma’s husband.”

Nagaland Minister forgets Virat Kohli’s name, calls cricketer “Anushka Sharma’s Husband” in viral video

Actually, Temjen Imna Along has forgotten Kohli's name, as he hilariously asked, “What is the name of Anushka Sharma's husband?” instantly drawing laughter from the hosts and the audience at the event. The politician later corrected himself and acknowledged Kohli.

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On being asked why he recognized Kohli by his Bollywood actress wife, the Minister of Higher Education & Tourism said, “I remember Anushka Sharma because she loves Virat Kohli.”

This candid and funny moment quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans reacting with amusement and celebrating one of the most loved couples of India.

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Virat Kohli’s London plans with Anushka Sharma hit headlines

Notably, Anushka and Virat got married in December 2017, in Tuscany, Italy, after dating each other for several years. They have two children, Vamika and Akaay. The couple was recently spotted enjoying a family outing in London with their son, Akaay.

Anushka and Virat were seen taking a leisurely stroll, with Anushka gently pushing the stroller while Virat walked beside her, keeping a watchful eye on their little one. Earlier this week, there were reports that the couple is planning to move to London permanently.

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Actually, the former Indian captain has reportedly handed over the General Power of Attorney (GPA) to his brother for his swanky Rs 80 crore bungalow in Gurugram, which sparked speculation that he is moving to the UK permanently with Anushka and his two children.

Virat Kohli opens up on settling in the UK

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is embracing a new chapter of his life in London with his family while continuing his international cricket career in ODIs, as he has opened up about his decision to shift to the UK. The former India captain is now fully focused on ODI cricket after retiring from T20I and Test cricket.

After winning the IPL 2025 final with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli immediately moved to the UK. Away from the limelight, the 36-year-old has been enjoying much-needed time with his family, especially his young son. This phase of life has given Kohli a chance to recharge and reflect, balancing professional commitments with personal happiness.

Kohli told Fox Cricket, “It's been a long time off for me since I retired from Test cricket. As I was saying, just catching up on life. I haven't been able to do anything for the last… I don't know how many years. Just being able to spend some quality time with your kids, with family at home—it's been a beautiful phase and something that I have really enjoyed.”