Mon Mar 24 16:53:54 UTC 2025: ## Indian Cricket Star KL Rahul Welcomes Baby Girl
**Mumbai, India** – Indian cricket captain KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The couple announced the joyous news on Instagram on Monday evening, prompting a flood of congratulatory messages from the Bollywood community and cricket fans alike.
Rahul’s absence from Monday’s IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, where he plays for the former, was explained by the happy occasion. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel confirmed Rahul’s absence at a press conference, stating that the team was unaware of his availability for future matches.
The couple, who announced their pregnancy in November 2024, received a plethora of well-wishes, including from Bollywood personalities Shanaya Kapoor and Krishna Shroff.
Rahul’s recent successes on the cricket field add to the celebratory mood. He played a pivotal role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory, scoring a crucial 34* in the final against New Zealand. A highly-regarded batsman, Rahul boasts an impressive IPL career with 4,683 runs in 132 matches. He was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a substantial Rs 14 crore in a competitive bidding process earlier this year. Despite his stellar performance, Rahul is yet to claim the IPL trophy.
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