Athiya Shetty pens emotional post as KL Rahul scores a century against England; Suniel Shetty is proud of his son-in-law

KL Rahul impressed everyone with a brilliant century during the second innings of the first Test at Headingley, putting India in a strong position. His loved ones were quick to cheer him on, showing their support and pride on social media. While his wife Athiya Shetty shared a heartfelt message, father-in-law Suniel Shetty praised him once again, and actor Arjun Kapoor also celebrated the big moment online.
Athiya's sweet message: ‘This one is special’
After Rahul’s superb knock, his wife, actress Athiya shared a lovely picture of him and wrote, “This one is special.”

The couple, who tied the knot on 23 January 2023, recently welcomed their baby girl, Evaarah, born on 24 March 2025. This year has clearly been special for both their personal and professional lives. Athiya’s message showed not just her pride in Rahul’s cricket but also the emotional connection behind his big achievement.
Arjun Kapoor cheers from Bandra
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor also joined in the celebration. He shared a series of pictures from Rahul’s match and added a fun caption that read, “Stunning off drives while scoring his beautiful century in Headingley, inspiring me in Bandra.”
Suniel Shetty’s proud words
Suniel Shetty, who has always supported his son-in-law’s cricket career, praised him again. Taking to social media, the ‘Hera Pheri’ star wrote, “A knock that spoke less, but said everything. Proud of you son @klrahul.” Suniel has always been vocal about his admiration for Rahul, and this time was no different.

He also took a moment to appreciate cricketer Rishabh Pant for scoring two centuries in two innings, showing his love for the game and young talent.
Athiya and KL
Apart from cricket, Rahul and Athiya have been enjoying new joys at home. On Father’s Day, just a few days ago, Athiya shared a lovely black-and-white photo of Rahul holding baby Evaarah’s tiny feet. Her message read, “Happy first Father's Day to the best. We miss you.”