During a recent IPL face-off between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, a tense moment unfolded that quickly caught the attention of fans, not just for what happened on the pitch but also in the stands. When Virat Kohli was struck on the helmet by a sharp delivery, the cricketer managed to recover swiftly and continued his innings with composure. However, it was his wife and actress Anushka Sharma’s emotional response that went viral across social media platforms.
As the ball made contact with Virat Kohli’s helmet, Anushka, watching from the stands, was visibly shaken. A clip capturing her reaction showed her gasping in concern, hands rushing to her face in a spontaneous display of worry. Fans were quick to circulate the moment online, with many resonating with the raw, unfiltered emotion of a spouse watching a loved one in danger. One user summed it up with a caption describing her as “terrified” after seeing the blow.
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Anushka Sharma has been a regular fixture at Kohli’s matches, often seen cheering him on with passion and pride. Married since 2017, the couple shares two children — daughter Vamika and son Akaay. Despite their busy careers, the pair frequently share glimpses of their deeply supportive relationship, both in public and in more private, spiritual moments.
Not long before the incident, Virat Kohli had announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a 14-year-long journey in the whites. The announcement came via an emotional social media post, in which he reflected on the impact the longest format of the game had on his life. He described the discipline, the grind and the unseen moments of Test cricket that shaped him as both a player and a person. Although he admitted that stepping away wasn’t easy, Virat Kohli expressed a deep sense of fulfillment and gratitude for everything Test cricket had given him.
Following the announcement, Virat and Anushka visited spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, a quiet moment of reflection amid a whirlwind of public appearances and high-stakes cricket matches. Their visit was seen by many as a personal gesture of grounding during a transitional phase in Virat Kohli’s career.
As for Anushka, she is preparing for her return to the silver screen with Chakda Xpress, a biographical film based on legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. This project marks her comeback to acting after a six-year hiatus, her last appearance being in Zero, where she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. The upcoming sports drama will premiere on Netflix, although the release date is still under wraps.
Together, Anushka and Virat continue to balance their high-profile careers with moments of vulnerability and connection, offering fans not just drama on the pitch or the screen but glimpses of a life shared with authenticity and love.
