KL Rahul smashed a Test century against West Indies and celebrated it emotionally; wife Athiya Shetty shared a touching message on Instagram.

In the first Test match against the West Indies, Indian opener KL Rahul delivered a classic performance, anchoring India’s innings with a gritty 100-run knock. His century came under pressure, and his celebration afterward turned heads—followed by a heartfelt message from his wife, Athiya Shetty.

KL Rahul’s Masterclass Under Pressure

With early wickets tumbling—Yashasvi Jaiswal departing for 36 and Sai Sudharsan leaving after just 5—Rahul and Shubman Gill steadied the Indian innings. Rahul’s calm temperament and shot selection shone through as he compiled his 11th Test century.
He reached the milestone in 197 balls, lacing his innings with 12 boundaries. Notably, this was only his second Test hundred on Indian soil, the first coming way back in 2016.

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After completing his ton, Rahul removed his helmet to acknowledge the crowd. Then, in a stirring gesture, he placed a finger to his lips as if signaling “silence” or timing a whistle—an emotional celebration that resonated loudly with fans.

Athiya Shetty’s Message Lights Up Social Media

Not long ago, KL Rahul became a father to a baby girl, and many viewed his celebration as a tribute to his daughter, Ivara.
On her Instagram Story, Athiya Shetty shared a photo of Rahul’s celebration with the message: “Best to the best.”

Her post caught fire online, sparking admiration among fans, teammates, and cricketing circles alike. Even Delhi Capitals chimed in on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “A gift from Papa KL to little Ivara.”

Gill Contributes with a Fifty

Meanwhile, during India’s chase, Gill played a vital supporting role, scoring a fluent half-century.
At the time of reporting, India stood at 4 wickets down for 271, enjoying a 109-run lead over West Indies’ first-innings total of 162. On the crease, Dhruv Jurel was batting on 40 and Ravindra Jadeja on 26.

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