AB de Villiers, the renowned South African batter, has disclosed the reason behind Virat Kohli’s absence in the initial two Tests against England. The 39-year-old confirmed that the cricket star is anticipating his second child with his wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. This revelation puts to rest all the speculations surrounding Kohli’s personal life.
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) notably announced on January 22 that the former India captain had opted out of the first two Tests against England for personal reasons. Subsequently, numerous rumors circulated online, suggesting concerns about his mother’s health. However, Vikas Kohli, his brother, officially dismissed these speculations, confirming that their mother is in good health.
In a recent live session on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers disclosed the true reason for Kohli’s absence. De Villiers mentioned that the Indian cricketer is set to welcome his second child. The revelation occurred when a fan inquired about Kohli’s well-being and whether De Villiers had recently spoken to him.
“I reached out to him, got a response, but there’s only so much information I can provide. All I can share is that he’s doing alright, spending quality time with his family, and that’s the reason behind his absence from the early Test matches. I can’t disclose anything more, but I’m looking forward to seeing him back, however, in whatever capacity. The main thing is he’s doing well and happy,” stated De Villiers on his YouTube channel.
Wishing Virat and Anushka all the best, AB de Villiers further revealed the long-awaited news of Anushka Sharma’s pregnancy. He extended his warm wishes to the couple for this exciting new chapter in their lives.