As the players lined up for the post-match handshake, Rahul, the captain of LSG, took off his cap before shaking hands with Dhoni. This act is often considered a mark of respect in cricket. Observers noted that Rahul had kept his cap on while shaking hands with CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad just moments before approaching Dhoni.
Rahul’s special gesture towards Dhoni was interpreted as a display of admiration for Dhoni’s contributions to cricket. Among several fans, Rahul’s father-in-law and actor Suniel Shetty also reacted to the viral videos with multiple heart emojis.
Earlier, Rahul’s wife and actor Athiya Shetty was seen cheering for her husband. As KL Rahul scored a half-century, Athiya expressed her excitement on social media, sharing a highlight from the match that read, “KL Rahul tonight. 53 runs off 31 balls” followed by a caption that read, “and this guy” accompanied by a red heart emoji.
Happy Birthday KL Rahul: Suniel Shetty’s touching message for ‘Son’ and LSG skipper melts hearts online
Earlier, Athiya was seen attending Lucknow’s practice session at Ekana Stadium ahead of the match, showing her support for Rahul and his team. The cricketer also received a romantic birthday wish from Athiya.
Athiya dropped mushy pictures with Rahul. In the first picture, Athiya can be seen resting on Rahul’s chest as they pose for a romantic selfie. The second image shows the two sharing a warm hug. “My whole heart for my whole life…happy birthday, my everything,” she captioned the post.
Athiya and Rahul got married in January 2023. They dated for a couple of years before tying the knot.
