Indian cricket player KL Rahul is experiencing a special moment in his life. On March 24, 2025, Rahul and Athiya Shetty welcomed a baby girl. During this personal moment, Rahul was also keen on his cricketing career. Rahul Misses IPL Matches for Family, Then Makes a Strong Comeback Rahul, 33, skipped the initial games of IPL 2025 for Delhi Capitals to spend time with his family. But he soon came back to cricket. Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani appreciated Rahul's commitment in an interview with Times of India. Even after Delhi Capitals were knocked out early in the competition, Rahul did not remain home. He instead flew early to England to get prepared for the much-awaited big series against England. Also Read | ‘Hardik is my man’- Rohit Sharma Shares Emotional Moments After T20 World Cup 2024 Win Rahul Stays Away from Family, Prioritizes Team India To prepare himself, Rahul featured in the second unofficial Test match between India A and the England Lions. He recorded a good 137 runs from 247 deliveries, ending his long century wait. This move of keeping away from his newborn child and training hard reflected his strong commitment. Here's what Badani told the TOI: “I really liked the fact that he was someone who said, ‘I want to go to England early. I want to play the side game.’ Forget about the hundred he got, that came later. The intent, that’s what matters. The intent to be there early, to be prepared, to be with the side." He added: “Let’s not forget, he’s a young father, and I don’t think his child is travelling with him initially. So for him to say, ‘Country over my child’, that’s a huge call. He could’ve easily said, ‘I’m not playing the side game anyway; I’ll just go straight to the Test match.’ But he didn’t." Rahul's baby and wife did not accompany him to the England tour since the BCCI instituted new rules regarding accompanying family members of players. Nevertheless, Rahul has concentrated solely on cricket, with the aim to assist India in winning the series.