Former South African captain AB de Villiers has said sorry for putting out incorrect information on his YouTube channel about Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma expecting their second child. Reversing his earlier claim, de Villiers owned up to the error, stressed how much family matters and voiced his backing for Kohli.
De Villiers admitted he got it wrong, saying, “I made a terrible mistake at the same time, sharing false information, which was not true at all.” He underlined how important family is, noting that whatever suits Virat’s family best comes first. De Villiers also sent his good wishes, hoping Kohli returns stronger once his break ends.
Virat Kohli has sat out the opening two Tests of the ongoing series against England for personal reasons. Talk then turned to whether his break would be extended, raising doubts over when he would rejoin the Indian cricket team. His comeback remains unclear, and he is expected to sit out the third Test of the five-match series as well.
Earlier on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers had posted what he said were text exchanges between him and Kohli that confirmed the wait for Kohli’s second child. The cricketer had written, “Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it’s family time, and things are important to him.” He later took that back, however, owning up to the mistake in a follow-up statement.
The Test series between India and England stands level at 1-1 following India’s win in the second Test. Kohli’s absence has been a major talking point, with fans keenly waiting for him to return. The BCCI had earlier put out a statement respecting Kohli’s choice to put personal matters first and promising its support to the star batter.
As cricket fans follow this unexpected twist, de Villiers’ clarification stands as a reminder of how much accuracy and responsibility matter when sharing information, particularly in the world of sports and celebrity news.
AB de Villiers’ quick admission of his mistake highlights how hard it can be for high-profile figures to balance private and public lives. The cricketing world now waits for news on Virat Kohli’s return, hoping he is back soon and keeps succeeding on the field.