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Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli was recently spotted in the United Kingdom, where he is enjoying a well-deserved break with his family following India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. In a heartwarming scene, Kohli was captured holding his son, Akaay, in his arms, while Anushka Sharma was engrossed in selecting flowers at a local florist.
This candid moment was caught on camera and has quickly spread across social media platforms, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, had recently announced his retirement from T20 internationals after leading India to their second T20 World Cup victory.
Despite a somewhat subdued performance during the tournament in the USA and the West Indies, Virat Kohli delivered a crucial match-winning innings in the final showdown against South Africa. His 76 off 59 balls proved pivotal in setting up a formidable target, ultimately leading India to victory by 7 runs.
Looking ahead, India’s focus shifts to their upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka commencing on July 27. This series marks the beginning of a new era under the stewardship of Gautam Gambhir, who has taken over as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team.
Amidst these developments, the question remains whether Kohli will make himself available for the three-match ODI series. While reports indicate that Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, might feature in the 50-over squad, confirmation regarding Kohli’s participation is awaited.
The anticipated announcement of the squads by the Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected on Thursday. There has been considerable speculation regarding the new captaincy for the Indian team in the shortest format, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya emerging as the leading contenders for the role.
