Star Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty joyfully welcomed a baby girl. Athiya announced the happy news on her social media handles, which quickly went viral across platforms. Fans and well-wishers, who had been eagerly awaiting the couple’s first child, flooded the comments with congratulatory messages. The couple’s journey into parenthood has delighted their followers, making the news trend within moments.
KL Rahul Leaves Delhi Capitals Camp to Welcome His Baby Girl
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The couple tied the knot on January 23, 2023, and KL Rahul, despite joining his IPL team, Delhi Capitals’ camp ahead of the IPL 2025, had to leave the camp before the side’s season opener against Lucknow Super Giants due to the birth of his child. Rahul prioritized family over cricket, cherishing this precious moment with Athiya and their newborn.
Delhi Capitals secured KL Rahul for ₹14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, placing high expectations on the star batter ahead of his debut for the team. Rahul impressed during India’s title-winning campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025, where he batted in the lower middle order and consistently played dependable knocks, often finishing games for India.
Rahul Gears Up for Delhi Capitals’ Second Match Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rahul now aims to replicate this stellar performance in the IPL. Over the past three seasons, he represented Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022, 2023, and 2024. Fans eagerly await his clash against his former franchise when Delhi Capitals face Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul’s consistent form and ability to anchor innings have raised hopes among Delhi Capitals supporters, who expect match-winning performances from him.
Although Rahul missed the season’s first game, he has been cleared to play Delhi Capitals’ second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams will meet in the 10th game of the tournament on March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.