Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Jun 21, 2025, 6:20 PM
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In this collection of pictures we shall know we shall know what Virat Kohli wants in his life and the reason behind choosing family over cricket. Let's dive in.
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Virat Kohli upset many people when he said he would stop playing Test cricket. Fans all over the world felt sad, but he made the choice to put his family before his career.
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The 36-year-old player wishes to live a quiet life, away from the spotlight, fans' excitement, and photographers, with his daughter Vamika and his one-year-old son Akaay.
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A report in The Telegraph says that Virat, now living in London with his wife Anushka Sharma and their kids, Vamika and Akaay, has decided to live a peaceful and private life far from the cricket ground he used to dominate.
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Virat Kohli wants a quiet life far from cricket, even though he loves the game a lot. He won’t watch the matches while the Indian team prepares for two Test games in the city where he and Anushka live. He also did not attend the World Test Championship final or the MCC’s 'World Cricketer Connect' event.
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The report also said that Kohli feels peaceful in London, something he didn't find in India. He enjoys walking around the city like any regular husband, carrying Anushka's shopping bags, visiting cafes with his daughter Vamika, and holding his baby son Akaay in his arms.
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Star Cricketer Virat Kohli happily said he likes having privacy, something he always wanted in London. That's the main reason they moved there. The couple is said to live in Notting Hill, where they have stayed for several years. "We were not in the country. Just to feel normal for two months - for me, my family - 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 recognized," said Virat Kohli
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