• Delhi Capitals team performed a synchronized "baby gesture" for KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty.

  • The celebrity couple recently became parents of a baby girl.

WATCH: Delhi Capitals team’s cute ‘baby gesture’ after KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty become parents goes viral
Delhi Capitals players comes up with baby gesture for KL Rahul and Athiya (Screengrab: @DelhiCapitals)

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India cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty were blessed with a baby girl on March 24, 2025. The couple shared the news on social media through a heartfelt post featuring an elegant illustration of two swans and the message, “Blessed with a Baby Girl – 24.03.2025 – Athiya & Rahul.” The announcement quickly went viral, with fans and celebrities pouring in congratulatory messages.

Notably, Rahul had taken a break from his IPL 2025 campaign to be with his wife during the birth of their first child. He missed Delhi Capitals’ season opener against his former franchise, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), on the same day.

Delhi Capitals celebrate big moment of KL Rahul’s life

The Delhi Capitals team marked the occasion with a heartwarming gesture that captured the attention of fans online. After their thrilling one-wicket victory against the Super Giants, the team celebrated in their dressing room by performing a synchronized “baby gesture,” mimicking actions like cradling a baby. The celebration was led by batting coach Hemang Badani, who orchestrated the players’ actions.

The team shared a video of this unique celebration on social media with the caption, “Our family extends, our family celebrates.” The video resonated widely among fans, showcasing the camaraderie within the team.

Notably, in the viral video, DC skipper Axar Patel and other players and staff members such as Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs and Kevin Pietersen were seen celebrating the special moment of Rahul’s life.

Here is the video:

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Messages from fans, fellow cricketers and celebrities

Rahul and Athiya received congratulatory messages from various quarters. Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and several Bollywood celebrities such as Farhan Akhtar, Ileana D’Cruz extended their wishes to the new parents. The couple’s announcement also garnered attention from prominent figures in cricket and entertainment alike.

Rahul’s return to the cash-rich league

Rahul is expected to rejoin Delhi Capitals for their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30 at Visakhapatnam’s Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Fans are eagerly waiting to see him in action after his absence from the opening game.

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