From 'why London?' to supportive cheers: Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's decision to move abroad divides fans

Just a day before, news surfaced about Virat Kohli lashing out at journalists upon his arrival in Melbourne for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Why, you may ask? It was because Kohli did not want cameras pointed at his family and children.

While for the common man, this reaction may seem arrogant or even unnecessary. However, in today's world—dominated by social media and AI—Kohli appears to understand the implications of technology and how even children are not safe from the dangers lurking online.

So, when news broke on the same day that Kohli is planning to leave India and settle with his family in London, why did it come as a shock to many?

Is Virat Kohli shifting to London?

According to Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, the family—Kohli, along with his actor wife Anushka Sharma and their two children—Vamika and Akaay—is reportedly planning to relocate to London.?

"Virat apne baccho aur patni Anushka Sharma ke sath London mein shift hone ki yojna bana rahe hain. Vo bahut jald hi Bharat chor kar waha basne wale hai (Virat, with his children and wife Anushka Sharma, is planning to shift to London. He will soon leave India and settle there)," Rajkumar revealed in an interview with Dainik Jagran published on Thursday.?

Netizens react:?

This news left netizens divided. Many praised the decision, saying it would give Virat and his family the privacy they need—something they can't easily find in India. However, some questioned the choice of London, pointing out that it also has a large Indian population including that of Pakistanis and Bangladeshis - who also love cricket.?

Others went as far as to call him selfish, arguing that he earned his living from India and now wants to shift abroad, with some saying he should also give up the Indian jersey.These discussions unfolded on X (formerly known as Twitter), where users debated heatedly. Meanwhile, the cricketer himself has yet to respond.??

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?About Virat Kohli:?

Virat Kohli, born and raised in Delhi, relocated to Mumbai several years ago. He married actor Anushka Sharma in a private ceremony in Italy in December 2017. Affectionately known as "Virushka," the couple welcomed their first child, Vamika, in January 2021. Earlier this year, Kohli skipped the five-match Test series against England to be there for the birth of their second child, Akaay, born on February 15, 2024, in London.?

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