Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 24, 2025. The couple announced the joyous news via a heartfelt post on social media, sharing their excitement with fans and well-wishers.

Rahul, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, missed the season opener against Lucknow Super Giants to be present for the birth of his daughter. He had received special permission from the team management to prioritize this significant moment in his life. Despite joining the team camp ahead of the IPL 2025 season, he rushed back home upon learning that Athiya was about to give birth.

The couple's announcement quickly garnered attention, with numerous celebrities and fans extending their congratulations. Athiya and KL Rahul first crossed paths in January 2019 and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in January 2023. Their journey into parenthood has been highly anticipated by fans, especially after they hinted at the arrival of their child last year.

KL Rahul is expected to rejoin his team for their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30, 2025, as he embarks on this new chapter of fatherhood.