Kohli to Sarfaraz, cricketers who became fathers this year

Cricketer KL Rahul and actress Athiya Shetty will soon embark on the journey of parenthood. On Friday, the couple took to their respective Instagram handles and announced their pregnancy. They dropped a note which read, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025 (baby feet emojis)." Here, we take a look at all the cricketers who embraced fatherhood in 2024. (Pic: Instagram)

Updated On: 2024-11-08 08:48 PM IST

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Shaheen Shah Afridi with baby son, Virat Kohli with daughter Vamika, Travis Head with new-born son (Pic: Instagram)

Athiya Shetty, wife of Indian cricketer KL Rahul, thrilled fans with the joyful announcement that the couple is expecting their first child in 2025. Taking to social media, Athiya referred to the baby as their “beautiful blessing” and expressed her excitement for the new chapter in their lives. "Our beautiful blessing is on the way. 2025," she shared in a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Sarfaraz Khan joyfully announced the birth of his baby boy on October 21, just one day after his stellar performance in India's Bengaluru Test against New Zealand, which had captured the attention of the cricketing world. The 26-year-old cricketer shared this special moment on his official Instagram, posting a touching photo of himself cradling his newborn son, flanked by his father, Naushad Khan, who has played a pivotal role in shaping Sarfaraz's cricketing journey.

Australia's dynamic opening batsman, Travis Head, and his wife, Jess, have joyfully welcomed a baby boy, naming him Harrison George Head. Jess shared the wonderful news of their second child's arrival with fans on Instagram. The couple, who became parents for the first time in 2022 with the birth of their daughter, Mila, are now embracing the joy of expanding their family. "Welcome to the world, Harrison George Head," the proud parents wrote alongside the heartwarming Instagram post. Mila, their daughter, is now two years old.

Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, melted the hearts of his fans and followers by sharing the first picture with his newborn son, Ali Yar, along with a heartwarming caption on October 24. The photo, posted on Shaheen's official Instagram, showed the proud father gently cradling his baby boy in his arms, gazing lovingly at him.

On Tuesday, Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share an adorable picture of Virat Kohli playfully carrying their children, Vamika and Akaay, in his arms. She thoughtfully covered their faces with heart emojis to maintain their privacy. The post was accompanied by a caption featuring a heart and an evil eye emoji. The family appeared to be in London, which, according to reports, has been their home in recent months. The duo was blessed with their first child, Vamika, in 2021, and Akaay was born in February this year.

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