Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who is married to actress Athiya Shetty, is currently soaking in the joys of fatherhood. The sports star recently took to social media to share a heartwarming set of pictures, offering fans a rare glimpse into his peaceful family moments.In the first photo, Rahul is seen strolling in a park with his daughter Evaarah strapped to his chest, radiating calm and contentment. The second image shows a cup of coffee adorned with latte art featuring tiny fingers — a creative nod to his little one. In another frame, the cricketer can be seen running on a treadmill, maintaining his fitness routine. The final photo captures an adorable moment of Evaarah dressed as a tiny dinosaur, her little hands popping out of the costume.
The story behind Evaarah’s name
Back in May, KL Rahul revealed the touching story behind choosing his daughter’s name, Evaarah. Rahul and Athiya Shetty, who became parents in March 2025, wanted a name that was both unique and meaningful. Speaking at an event, Rahul shared, “It was a name that I just stumbled upon. We did go through a couple of name books that were sent by some close friends. Then I googled Evaarah and checked what the meaning is.”He further added, “I loved it from the moment I saw it. It took me a little time to convince Athiya. But her parents and my parents loved it, and then she slowly fell in love with the name too.”
A stellar year on the cricket field
While Rahul has been cherishing his time as a new father, 2025 has also been a memorable year for him professionally. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter has been in excellent form in Test cricket, amassing 649 runs in seven matches and 13 innings at an impressive average of 54.08 — including three centuries and two fifties, with a best score of 137.His standout performance came during the Test series against England in the UK, where he ended as the third-highest run-getter of the series with 532 runs in 10 innings at an average of 53.20, including two centuries and two half-centuries.From balancing his new role as a father to delivering top-tier performances on the field, KL Rahul seems to be in one of the most fulfilling phases of his life — both personally and professionally.
