The power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma finally announced the birth of their second child, who they named ‘Akaay’. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli revealed on February 20 that the duo were blessed with a baby boy, who was born on February 15. Earlier, Virat Kohli pulled out of the ongoing five-match Test series against England. In other news, Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the fourth Test between India and England. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has also been ruled out of the Ranchi Test as he failed to recover from the injury.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 21's sports roundup:
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome their second child
Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma announced that they have been blessed with a baby boy, their second child. Anushka and Virat took to social media to announce that their second child Akaay was born on February 15.
Colossal blow to India ahead of Ranchi Test vs England
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on February 20 announced that premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India's squad for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Also, KL Rahul who is yet to regain full fitness is ruled out of the Test as well.
Terror threat on India vs England 4th Test
A threatening video posted on YouTube by terrorist Gurpabant Singh Pannu, operating under the name of Sikh for Justice, has sparked panic within the Jharkhand Police ahead of the fourth Test between India and England at JSCA Stadium. Pannu's video explicitly demands the return of the England team and alleges the instigation of Maoist organisations.
Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube to miss Ranji Trophy quarterfinal
Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube are set to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Bardoda.
IPL to kick off from March 22
The Indian Premier League's (IPL) 17th edition is set to commence on March 22 and will be held entirely in India despite the schedule coinciding with general elections. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the news on February 20.
New Zealand to meet Australia in T20I series opener
New Zealand will face Australia in the three-match T20I series opener at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on February 21.
8-year-old Indian stuns Polish chess grandmaster
An eight-year-old Indian-origin boy Ashwath Kaushik made history by defeating Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland on February 20.
Indian women upset Spain in World Table Tennis Championships
The Indian women's team staged a comeback to defeat Spain 3-2 in their last group game and advance to the knockout phase of the World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on February 20.
German football clubs mourn demise of Andreas Brehme
Andreas Brehme, the scorer of the only goal that led West Germany to victory over Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, passed away at the age of 63.
PKL: Telugu Titans play thrilling stalemate with U Mumba
In a captivating Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula, U Mumba and Telugu Titans concluded their season with an electrifying 45-45 tie on February 20, Tuesday. Leading the charge for the Titans, Pawan Sehrawat amassed 14 raid points, making him the standout player, while Amirmohammad Zafardanesh secured 11 points for U Mumba.
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