Virat Kohli discreetly slipped out of the spotlight and into the most important role of his life: fatherhood, before thunderous crowds and record-breaking innings took center stage once more.In early 2024, the star cricketer took a two-month break from the game to welcome his second child with actress wife Anushka Sharma. The couple introduced the world to their baby boy, Akaay, and chose to spend those precious early days far from flashing cameras and media buzz.
“No One Knew Who We Were” – Kohli’s Life-Changing Escape from Fame
In a later interaction, Virat reflected on that life-changing pause. “We were in a place where nobody knew us,” he said. “It felt surreal. For two months, no one shouted my name. No selfies. No attention. It was a beautiful thing.”For one of the most followed cricketers in the world, this anonymity was nothing short of a gift. Virat described how the simple joy of being ‘normal’—without fanfare—allowed him and Anushka to just be parents.
“Everything Changes When a Second Child Comes”
Opening up about fatherhood, Virat shared how the arrival of a second child completely alters the family dynamic. “You have to care for the newborn but also make sure the elder child doesn’t feel left out. It’s a delicate balance,” he said, clearly referring to his older child, Taimur, and the evolving family bond.Kohli called the break an “emotional necessity,” and not just a scheduling decision. “I couldn’t have been more grateful for that time,” he admitted.
Back to the Real World—And the Noise
Returning to the public eye came with its adjustment. “The voices felt louder,” Virat confessed. After two months of peace, the sudden rush of attention felt jarring. But it also reminded him of what he had briefly experienced—unfiltered, quiet moments of love and presence with his family.
Why This Quiet Chapter Meant Everything
This rare break wasn’t just a vacation. It was a deeply personal chapter in Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s journey as partners and parents. For someone constantly under the spotlight, those two months served as a gentle reset—one that gave him something the stadium never could: stillness, family time, and the joy of being unseen.
