KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty Welcome Their Baby Girl, Heartfelt Wishes Flood In
Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have been blessed with a baby girl, marking a joyous milestone in their lives. The couple shared the news with their fans through a sweet Instagram post on Monday evening. Rahul, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, decided to skip the match against Delhi Capitals to be by his wife’s side during the birth of their child.
The couple’s announcement quickly went viral, with an outpouring of congratulations from celebrities across Bollywood. Shanaya Kapoor, Krishna Shroff, and others were among those sending their heartfelt wishes to the new parents.
Athiya Shetty had revealed her pregnancy in November 2024, and now the couple is embracing parenthood. The news also made waves in the cricketing world, as KL Rahul’s availability for the ongoing IPL match was uncertain. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel, when asked about Rahul’s participation, mentioned during a press conference that it was still unclear if Rahul would be playing in the match.
KL Rahul, a key player in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory, has been a significant figure in IPL cricket. He was involved in a bidding war last season, with Delhi Capitals securing him for Rs 14 crore. Rahul has scored 4,683 runs in the IPL, ranking as the 12th-highest run scorer in history, with an impressive average of 45.46 and a strike rate of 134.60.
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