Virat On 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Gave Birth To Son Akaay

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first victory in the Indian PremierIndian PremierIndian Premier League 2024 by defeating Punjab Kings. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the win, smashing 77 runs off just 49 balls despite the challenging pitch conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday, March 25. Kohli's exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

In a candid moment during the post-match presentation, Kohli opened up about his two-month-long personal break for the first time. He revealed that he had spent quality time with his family in England during this period, where he wasn't constantly recognized by the media and fans.

'We were not in the country. Just to feel normal for two months. We were in a place where people were not recognising us, it was a surreal experience. Couldn't have been more grateful to God for the opportunity to spend time with the family. It's an amazing experience to just be another person on the road and not be recognised,' Kohli said at the post- match presentation ceremony.