"Coming soon.. 2025": KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty announce first pregnancy

Mumbai: Cricket star KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have sent waves of joy through fans as they announced they’re expecting their first child, with a heartwarming social media post on Friday.

The couple, who tied the knot in January 2023, shared their gratitude and excitement, hinting at a new adventure as parents in 2025. The announcement, filled with warmth, read, “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025.”

Athiya, daughter of Bollywood icon Suniel Shetty, echoed her husband’s joy, sharing the post with a similar note.

Their announcement drew an outpouring of love and blessings from fans and celebrities alike. Bollywood stars, fellow cricketers, and social media followers alike lit up the comments, celebrating the big news.

The timing of their announcement comes just as Rahul gears up for India A’s unofficial Test series against Australia A, part of his build-up for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although Rahul, at 32, hasn’t seen his best form recently, with scores of 10 and 4 in his recent innings, he’s back in training and eyeing a spot in India’s Test squad, especially with Rohit Sharma reportedly set to miss the series opener in Perth.

Rahul’s recent release from the IPL’s Lucknow Super Giants, where he previously led as captain, has also set fans abuzz about his potential return to form in the upcoming season.