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KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty (Source: Twitter)
KL Rahul made a dream comeback of his career after five months. The right-handed batter played a sensational innings, scoring a magnificent 111 runs off 106 balls, featuring 12 fours and two sixes. He was not part of the team in the group stages due to a small niggle and made played a sensational knock under pressure.
His wife Athiya Shetty shared a message on Instagram to share a love-filled post celebrating her husband's century. She shared two images and a video to express her happiness after the wicketkeeper batter smashed a century in the ongoing Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan.
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She wrote, "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise… You are everything, I love you." Rahul’s response to Athiya’s heartwarming post was equally endearing as he wrote, ‘Love You.‘ The post caught the attention of many famous Bollywood stars, including the likes of Ayushmann Khurrana, Tiger Shroff, and his father-in-law Suniel Shetty, as they congratulated Rahul by leaving heartwarming comments under Athiya’s post.
Anushka Sharma also posted Instagram Stories as she reacted to Virat's 122 not out. Sharing a photo of her TV screen featuring Virat from the Asia Cup 2023 match, she wrote, "Super knock, super guy (clapping and red heart emojis)!!" She also praised KL Rahul's score in the same match, writing on Instagram Stories, “Congratulations KL Rahul (clapping emoji)"
KL Rahul alongside Virat Kohli, India resumed their innings from yesterday at 147/2 in 24.1 overs. Both the batters started cautiously before eventually changing the gears. It was an innings that showcased not only his talent but also his character, grit, and unwavering determination. Kohli on the other hand scored 122 runs off 94 deliveries.
With the courtesy of their centuries, India posted a mammoth total of 356-2 in their 50 overs. In reply, the hosts of the Asia Cup were not in the match as they lost wickets at regular intervals. They were bowled out for 128 runs as Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf did not come to bat.