Cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty thrilled fans on November 8 with the announcement of their first pregnancy, sharing heartfelt posts on social media. The couple, who tied the knot in January 2023, expressed their happiness and gratitude as they look forward to welcoming their child in 2025. Their posts quickly attracted an outpouring of congratulations from fans and celebrities alike, with warm messages flooding in from both the cricket and Bollywood communities.

Athiya, daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, echoed Rahul’s excitement in her post, hinting at the exciting journey ahead. Fans appreciated the timing of the announcement, just before Rahul’s participation in India A’s match against Australia A, a warm-up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although Rahul hasn’t yet found his rhythm in the series, with scores of 10 and 4 in his last innings, supporters believe he still has key contributions to make in Australia.

Their post read, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025."

Rahul, who has faced a few challenges with recent performances, including struggles in the first Test against New Zealand, is hopeful for a strong return to form and potentially reclaiming his spot in the Test squad. His upcoming season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is also highly anticipated, especially following his release from the Lucknow Super Giants, where he previously served as captain.

With India’s lineup gearing up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, KL Rahul remains a potential contender to open in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is expected to miss at least the first Test in Perth. The news of his growing family has brought an extra layer of joy to Rahul’s life, and fans are hopeful that this milestone will also mark a renewed phase in his cricketing career, blending personal happiness with professional resurgence for the 32-year-old in the coming year.