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AB de Villiers has dropped a bombshell by letting slip that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are gearing up for their second bundle of joy! Could this exciting news be the reason behind Kohli's surprising absence from the England Tests?

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AB de Villiers disclosed that Virat Kohli missed the first two Test matches against England because he and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. Kohli withdrew from the squad before the start of the Hyderabad tie due to personal reasons. During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers made the big revelation when a fan asked if he checked with Kohli after his withdrawal from the first two Tests against England and if Kohli would be back for the final three matches. AB de Villiers mentioned during the Q&A session that Kohli is doing well and spending time with his family, which is the reason for his absence from the first two Test matches against England. De Villiers expressed his anticipation for Kohli's return and assured fans that Kohli is in good health. In an effort to provide more clarity, De Villiers started reading his text message exchange with Kohli, where Kohli confirmed that he and his wife Anushka are expecting their second child. De Villiers shared a snippet of the conversation, mentioning that Kohli expressed his need to be with his family and assured De Villiers that he is doing well. Yes, it's confirmed that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child, and family time is important to him. AB de Villiers emphasized the significance of being true and genuine to oneself, stating that family should be a top priority for most people. Kohli made the decision to withdraw from the first Test against Ben Stokes' men in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam three days before the match. According to a statement by the BCCI, Kohli discussed the situation with Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and selectors, expressing that while representing the country is his top priority, personal situations require his undivided attention at present.

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