Delhi Capitals (DC) star wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul has rejoined the team after becoming a father. His wife, Athiya Shetty, recently gave birth to a daughter, following which Rahul returned home from the team camp to spend time with his family.
Sports News: Delhi Capitals' star wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul returned home from the team camp after becoming a father. His wife, Athiya Shetty, has given birth to a baby girl. KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty shared this happy news with their fans via social media. KL Rahul did not play in Delhi Capitals' first match but has now returned to the team. Delhi Capitals' first match was played on March 24th against Lucknow Super Giants, which Delhi won by 1 wicket in a thrilling encounter.
Rahul missed Delhi Capitals' first match
KL Rahul missed Delhi Capitals' first IPL 2025 match, which was played against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24th. Delhi won this thrilling encounter by 1 wicket at the last moment. On the same day, Rahul and Athiya shared the happy news of their daughter's birth on social media.
The franchise announced Rahul's return to the team on social media. On Sunday, Delhi Capitals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam from 3:30 PM.
Rahul's return strengthens the batting lineup
Delhi Capitals bought KL Rahul for ₹14 crore. They acquired him after he was released by Lucknow Super Giants. However, Rahul declined the captaincy, leading to Axar Patel being named captain and Faf du Plessis as vice-captain. In Delhi's first match against Lucknow Super Giants, the team was on the verge of defeat, but Ashutosh Sharma, who came in as an impact player, turned the match around with a 66-run knock off 31 balls.
Ashutosh, who came in to bat in place of Mukesh Sharma, played a blistering innings, leading the team to a 1-wicket victory. Rahul's return will further strengthen Delhi Capitals' batting. Fans hope Rahul will regain his old form and score big runs for the team.
