Originally posted by Oracle
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From my POV a child is only born once. It is one of the most important moments in a parent's life. Talking to friends and family who have been present it is an experience without equal and a powerful bonding experience. Even in less enlightened times, and with a World War as an excuse, my Grandfather always regretted missing the birth of my father. If a husband can be present he should be and I would support any Australian cricketer who chooses to be.
Over the past generation this has come up a number of times in various sports in Australia, with players potentially missing Grand Finals or overseas tours. Once upon a time the expectation would have been that the player put his role as husband and father second. Fortunately that thinking has completely shifted and now the decision to be at the birth of a child is widely supported.
Kohli will have plenty of other chances to captain India should the Board so honour him, and likely more chances against Australia. I think it is a great example for Indian men to see one of the most high profile and respected men in their nation put his role as husband & father first.
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