Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul have become parents to a baby girl. The couple, who tied the knot in January 2023, shared the happy news with their fans on social media. Taking to Instagram, they announced, "Blessed with a baby girl. 24.03.2025. Athiya and Rahul (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Athiya Shetty (@athiyashetty) Several celebrities from the cricketing and Bollywood fraternity congratulated KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty on the arrival of their baby girl. Cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian Cricket Team coaching staff Soham Desai sent their best wishes, while Bollywood stars like Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Parineeti Chopra also extended their heartfelt congratulations. Actresses like Kriti Sanon, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar, and singers like Jassie Gill, and Vishal Mishra expressed their joy through warm messages. Actor Arjun Kapoor welcomed the little one in an affectionate post, while Bhumi Pednekar shared a series of hearts. Their messages reflected the excitement and happiness surrounding the couple’s special moment. Read also: Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel’s Fun Toss Banter in DC vs LSG IPL 2025 KLR missed the first match for Delhi KL Rahul missed Delhi Capitals’ opening match in IPL 2025 as he prioritizes a significant personal milestone. The star batter has been granted leave by the franchise to be with his wife, Athiya Shetty, who has just given birth to their baby girl. Rahul rushed back to Mumbai on Sunday night to be by her side, ensuring he did not miss this special moment. His absence leaves a gap in Delhi’s top order, but the team management fully supports his decision. Meanwhile, his team DC is playing their first match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. However, a close associate of Rahul has confirmed that he will return in time for Delhi’s second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30. Despite missing the opener, Rahul remains an integral part of Delhi’s campaign. His presence in the squad brings experience and stability, making him a crucial asset for the franchise. Having joined Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 mega auction for INR 12 crore, he is expected to play a key role in their quest for the title. Fans eagerly await his return to action.