Cricketer KL Rahul made headlines as he missed Delhi Capitals’ opening match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on March 24. The reason? A beautiful one—he rushed to Mumbai to welcome his first child with Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty.
Athiya Shetty set social media abuzz with the news of her baby’s arrival. Soon after, paparazzi captured KL Rahul at the Visakhapatnam airport, dressed in a casual white T-shirt and blue joggers, visibly eager to reunite with his wife and newborn. Reports suggest that Rahul flew back on the night of March 23, soon after learning that Athiya had been admitted to the hospital.
On March 24, Athiya and KL Rahul shared a heartwarming post on Instagram, featuring an illustration of two swans and a message: “Blessed with a baby girl.” Without any elaborate captions, the couple let the image do the talking, adding only a baby angel emoji. The announcement received an outpouring of love from celebrities and fans alike.
The couple’s joyous news was met with warm wishes from Bollywood stars and cricketing legends. Celebrities like Kiara Advani, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Aditi Rao Hydari, Parineeti Chopra, and Malaika Arora flooded their comment section with congratulatory messages. Kiara Advani, who is expecting her first child with Sidharth Malhotra, also sent her heartfelt wishes.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s love story began in 2019 when they met through a mutual friend. After dating for several years, they tied the knot in 2023 in an intimate ceremony at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. Now, with the arrival of their daughter, the couple has embarked on a brand-new journey of parenthood.
While KL Rahul took a break from the IPL 2025 campaign to be with his wife, reports indicate that he will rejoin the Delhi Capitals squad for their next match against SunRisers Hyderabad on March 30.
As Athiya and KL Rahul embrace this new chapter in their lives, fans continue to celebrate their happiness. The couple’s journey from lovebirds to proud parents has been nothing short of magical. With Rahul balancing his professional commitments and family life, and Athiya stepping into motherhood, the future looks bright for this power couple.
