Athiya Shetty turns cheerleader for husband KL Rahul ahead of his test series against England
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul
Athiya Shetty is in the news not for the release of a film or a red carpet event but for a discreet, warm tribute to husband KL Rahul on the eve of India's Test series against England. While walking through the colorful streets of Leeds, Athiya noticed something she could not help but see Rahul's huge poster for a clothing brand, an upscale Italian fashion house he recently reps worldwide.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, she captioned it with a wave emoji and a hearts-in-eyes reaction, best capturing a mix of love and pride.
According to Sportskeeda, Rahul's poster is a global campaign for the clothing brand and Rahul becomes the brand's first Indian ambassador. Dressed in a fresh cream ensemble, Rahul combines fashion with height, a style that suits Athiya's fashion-conscious personality too. The timing of Athiya's post could not be more apt, coming just days ahead of the opening Test against England at Headingley.
Her narrative has since made waves online, fueling pre-match anticipation.
From new mom to cricket cheerleader – Athiya's first outing with Evaarah
This trip to the UK also comes as one of Athiya's earliest public appearances since adopting motherhood. On March 24, 2025, she and KL Rahul shared the news of their daughter, Evaarah which is a Sanskrit word that means "Gift of God." The couple's peaceful introduction to their baby girl was a sweet celebration of this new addition, and now Athiya is also showing up for her husband just as elegantly as a wife and a proud parent.
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On the other hand, Rahul is appearing to be in good nick as he gets ready to steady India's middle order. Having scored 116 and 51 on tour against the England Lions in warm-up games, he's taken his IPL form to red-ball cricket. With 955 runs and three centuries against England in Tests, Rahul's exposure will be vital for India in this five-match series. As Sportskeeda pointed out, his recent performances are an indication that he's ready and with Athiya and baby Evaarah at his side in England, he's also got the emotional fuel to go the distance.
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