Published 09:51 IST, September 12th 2023
Suniel Shetty, Ahan Shetty react to KL Rahul's comeback ton in IND vs Pak Asia Cup 2023
After KL Rahul's actor-wife Athiya Shetty, his father-in-law Suniel Shetty and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty reacted to his impressive knock in Ind vs Pak match.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul left cricket enthusiasts amazed with his remarkable comeback to international cricket during the Asia Cup Super Four match against arch-rivals Pakistan. After recovering from an injury sustained during IPL 2023, he made a perfect comeback by scoring a century, including 2 sixes and 12 fours, contributing significantly to India's victory. After cricketer's actor-wife Athiya Shetty, his father-in-law Suniel Shetty and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty reacted to his impressive knock.
3 things you need to know
- KL Rahul had been out of action due to injuries.
- The cricketer scored 111 runs in his first match after making a comeback.
- Athiya and KL tied the knot on January 24.
Suniel Shetty, Ahan Shetty praise KL Rahul
Suniel Shetty shared a memorable moment from the match and expressed gratitude for KL Rahul's triumphant comeback. He praised his son-in-law for a "sublime performance." "A sublime performance - A triumphant return. Gratitude Overflows.
Grateful to the almighty for empowering all efforts," he wrote on Instagram.
Ahan Shetty, on the other hand, took to his Instagram story and wrote, "The comeback is always stronger than the setback. Love you brother @klrahul."
(A screenshot of Ahan Shetty's Instagram story | Image: Ahan Shetty/Instagram)
Athiya Shetty's heartfelt message for KL Rahul
KL Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty, shared glimpses from his celebration on the pitch. The first photo offered a glimpse of KL Rahul looking at the sky in celebration. One of the photos showed a glimpse of the scorecard, highlighting the cricketer's remarkable 111 runs in 106 balls. In her emotional post, she conveyed her love and support, stating, "Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise. You are everything, I love you."
KL Rahul's challenging road to recovery
KL Rahul had previously shared details of his challenging journey to recovery in a BCCI video. He had undergone surgery and endured a four-month absence from cricket. His injury occurred during a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match when he chased a ball, resulting in a tendon tear. He had initially hoped for a minor strain, but it turned out to be a significant injury that required extensive rehabilitation.
Updated 09:51 IST, September 12th 2023