Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Bollywood
actress Anushka Sharma are planning to shift their base to London
to raise their children, away from the constant media glare in India, sources
close to the family have confirmed.
The celebrity couple, who welcomed their second child, son
Akaay, in February 2024, have been frequently spotted in London in recent
months, sparking speculation about a permanent move. Now, recent comments from Virat
Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma and Madhuri Dixit's husband, Dr.
Sriram Nene, have shed light on their decision.
Reason Behind the Move
Speaking to Dainik Jagran, Rajkumar Sharma said,
"Yes, Virat plans to move to London with his children and wife, Anushka
Sharma. He is going to be leaving India and shifting very soon. However, right
now, Kohli is spending most of his time with his family apart from cricket."
Meanwhile, Dr. Sriram Nene further confirmed the
couple’s plans during a conversation with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia.
Sharing his admiration for the couple, he said, "We’ve met Virat and
Anushka multiple times. They are just decent human beings." Dr. Nene
revealed, "We had a conversation with Anushka one day, and it was very
interesting. They were thinking about moving to London because they can't enjoy
their success here. Anything they do attracts attention. They just want to
raise their kids normally."
He added, "We understand what they are going through —
it’s very isolating at times."
The couple’s desire to give Vamika (born in 2021) and
Akaay a more "normal" upbringing, away from constant paparazzi
attention, seems to be the driving force behind the move.
Virat’s Current Cricketing Form
Even as discussions about his personal life are swirling, Virat
Kohli continues to deliver stunning performances on the field.
Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025
season, Kohli has amassed 392 runs in nine matches, including five
half-centuries, and currently holds the second spot in the Orange
Cap race.
RCB, riding high on his consistent performances, are placed third
in the points table with 12 points from 9 matches. They are set to face Delhi
Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, April
27.
A New Chapter
Virat and Anushka, who married in a fairytale wedding
ceremony in Italy in December 2017, have always maintained a strong
sense of privacy around their personal lives.
By choosing London, they hope to offer their children an environment where they
can grow up without being constantly under public scrutiny — a luxury often
unavailable to celebrity families in India.
As Kohli’s cricket career continues to flourish and Anushka
slowly steps back from frequent acting projects, the move signals a shift in
priorities for the couple — from professional achievements to personal peace.
Fans around the world are now watching closely, supporting
them as they embark on this new and quieter chapter of their life.