KL Rahul : The start of IPL 2025 has been special for Indian cricket star KL Rahul. However this wonderful beginning is not on the field but in his personal life. Rahul and his wife Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty welcomed their daughter on March 24. The couple has become parents for the first time and Rahul is overjoyed.
Skipped the First Match Spent Time with Family
On this special occasion of his daughters birth Rahul wanted to be with his wife Athiya. Due to this he was given leave from Delhi Capitals first match. Delhi played their first match on March 24 but Rahul returned home a day before to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter.
Ready for Comeback Will Strengthen Delhi Capitals
Rahul is now ready to return to the field. According to a report by The Times of India he will play in Delhi Capitals second match. Delhi will face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 30 in Visakhapatnam. Rahuls return could strengthen the team as Delhis first match was a tough contest.
Rahul to Play for Delhi for the First Time
After leading Lucknow Super Giants for the past three seasons Rahul is now a part of Delhi Capitals. The franchise bought him for ₹14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Playing for his new team Rahul will aim for a strong start to the season with a stellar performance.
New Players Shine in IPL 2025
The beginning of IPL 2025 has been remarkable for players who switched teams after the previous season. Players like Shreyas Iyer Ashutosh Sharma Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan have delivered exceptional performances for their new franchises. Now all eyes will be on KL Rahul as he makes his debut for Delhi Capitals.