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[Saba Sports News] AB de Villiers, the renowned South African cricketer, has clarified the reason behind Virat Kohli’s absence from the initial two Tests against England, revealing that Kohli is expecting his second child with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. This announcement puts an end to the speculation surrounding Kohli’s personal life. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had previously stated on January 22 that Kohli withdrew from the matches for personal reasons, sparking rumors about his mother’s health, which were later dismissed by Kohli’s brother, Vikas, affirming their mother was well.
In a live session on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers 360, de Villiers shared the news during a fan Q&A, stating he had been in touch with Kohli. While he initially refrained from divulging too much, de Villiers confirmed Kohli’s well-being and focus on family time as the reason for his absence from the Test series. He expressed eagerness for Kohli’s return to cricket, highlighting the importance of family time and supporting Kohli’s decision to prioritize it.
“I did text him, I did hear from him, I cannot give you too much information. All I know is that he’s fine and spending a bit of time with his family that’s the reason for missing the first few Test matches. I’m not gonna confirm anything else, unfortunately. But I would love to see him back, I cannot wait to see him back whichever form or way. But he’s fine, he’s happy” said De Villiers shared on his YouTube channel.
De Villiers then announced the news of Sharma’s pregnancy, referencing a conversation with Kohli where he expressed the need to be with his family. He wished the couple the best for their upcoming addition, noting the significance of such a life event. This news comes after a video from the ODI World Cup 2023 showing Anushka with a baby bump went viral, now confirmed by de Villiers’ statement.
“Let me just see what he said, bear with me people. I wrote to him, ‘I’ve been wanting to check with you one thing for a while now biscuit, how are you doing?’ He said, ‘How are you, Just need to be with my family right now.’ So, yes his second child is on the way, it’s family time. You cannot judge Virat for that, and yes we miss him but he’s made the right decision. We wish him all the very best for the great blessing of being able to become a father for the second time and All the Best to Anushka as well,” he added.