[WATCH] - Delhi Capitals' heartwarming ‘baby gesture’ for KL Rahul’s newborn goes viral

Delhi Capitals (DC) players and support staff wished KL Rahul on becoming a father. After the match between DC and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the official handle of the Capitals posted a video on social media where the players and support staff came up with a sweet gesture to congratulate their star player. Axar Patel, Kevin Pietersen, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and others wished Rahul.

In the viral video, Delhi's support staff reminded everyone of KL's good news and asked them to congratulate him on becoming a father. The coach asked everyone to come up with a gesture to wish Rahul. Axar, Abhishek Porel, and others sang a song and welcomed Rahul's baby to the DC family.

Vipraj Nigam and other emerging stars congratulated and wished KL along with the support staff. Kevin Pietersen, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and other overseas players were delighted with the news and came up with a sweet gesture to celebrate Rahul. Mukesh Kumar and others congratulated Rahul and his wife on being blessed with a baby.

Watch the viral moment of DC players' gesture for KL Rahul becoming father here:

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Our family extends, our family celebrates 💙❤️

12:04 PM · Mar 25, 2025

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Double Celebrations for KL Rahul and Delhi Capitals

The night brought two pieces of good news for Rahul and DC, as they welcomed a new member to their family along with a thrilling win to start their IPL 2025 campaign. KL and his wife, Athiya Shetty, took to Instagram to jointly confirm the arrival of their baby with a heartfelt post.

"Blessed with a baby girl. 24.03.2025. Athiya & Rahul," KL and Athiya wrote on their official Instagram handles.

The team members had double reasons to celebrate after securing a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG to kick-start their IPL 2025 campaign. In the dressing room, DC players and staff members celebrated their win over LSG before congratulating Rahul and Athiya on their baby. Fans called the newborn baby a lucky charm for Rahul, as DC successfully pulled off their biggest-ever run chase in IPL history, chasing down 210 against Lucknow.