Video: Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and Bollywood actress Sagarika welcome baby boy
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan and former cricketer Zaheer Khan have become parents to a baby boy.
The Chak De India star shared the joyous news in a joint Instagram post with her husband Zaheer on Wednesday.
The couple have named their son Fatehsinh Khan, as revealed in the caption. They also shared adorable black-and-white photos of their newborn, cradled lovingly in their arms.
In the first picture, Zaheer is seen holding the baby as Sagarika leans on his shoulder in a warm embrace. The second photo captures the couple holding their son's tiny hand while he sleeps peacefully.
Precious little baby boy
The post was captioned: 'With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.'
Sagarika and Zaheer tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2017. The couple met through a mutual friend and soon fell in love.
Sagarika is known for her roles in Chak De India, Fox and Irada.
One of its kind
Her husband, Zaheer Khan, is a former Indian pacer and currently mentors the Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing 2025 Indian Premier League.
Zaheer made his international debut during the ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000, immediately making headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh with sheer pace.
At a time when India had few genuine fast bowlers, Zaheer stood out for his ability to swing the ball both ways, deliver searing yorkers at the death, and maintain pace with consistency.
In an illustrious career, he claimed 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and a total of 610 wickets in 309 international appearances for the Men in Blue.
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