Reports: KL Rahul to tie knot with his girl-friend Athiya Shetty in January 2023

Indian cricketers have been accustomed to carrying out their marriage ceremony in a lavish and private way and KL Rahul is set to join them. The 30-year-old has been in a long time relationship with Suniel Shetty’s daughter Athiya Shetty and they have posted photos of them being together on Instagram on a number of occasions. They are all set to take it to the next step with just a month away from tying knot.  

Although the exact dates of the marriage is unknown yet, according to Free Press Journal, it has been revealed that the marriage dates are zeroed down from January 21 to 23 in a three-day grand function. Close friends and family circle are expected to be called upon for the ceremony according to the report. Further, the report added about a big fat Indian wedding which includes events like haldi, mehendi, sangeet and a grand wedding. 

The venue of the wedding is reported to be Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse – Jahaan, near Mumbai. The wedding invitations are likely to be sent out in the month of December and this is expected to be a huge celebration among the fans in social media. The couple revealed about their relationship just a year ago despite being together for the last three years.  

KL Rahul to lead in absence of Rohit Sharma in Bangladesh 

Meanwhile, India’s Test vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to lead the side in the upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was ruled out owing to a thumb injury. Rahul came back into the Test setup last year and made a significant impact at the top-order in England tour which earned him the vice-captain tag.   

He will have a big chance to help India qualify for the World Test Championship finals through his leadership and all eyes will be on the Karnataka lad. Rahul is expected to open the innings alongside Shubman Gill at the top with Abhimanyu Easwaran as the backup option in the squad.