Kl Rahul with his wife Athiya Shetty and daughter Evaarah Vipula Rahul. (Instagram) Kl Rahul is part of the Indian cricket team in England for five Anderson-Dendulkar Trophy. He was one of the earliest members of the team that touched in the UK for the series. Entertainment of a long tour – almost two months in this case – all feels. Even more for Kl Rahul, who became a father, along with Athiya Shetty 24 March this year.While talking to Cheteshwar, Kl Rahul spoke about his daughter and the challenge that he’s been away from her family for so long.
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“Yeah, it’s a great time for my family in my life. I’ve always loved children. I’ve always wanted children for a long time. So, he made me and my family really happy. We’re in a great place. She’s a beautiful little girl.When he asked if Kl Rahul had some dad’s duties, he said, “I did a little, but unfortunately, two days after she was born, I had to play the game IPL. “It was really hard to accept this decision to come here and play the India also because I didn’t spend any time with her and I knew when I came here, I wouldn’t see her for another two months. It’s really a really hard decision.“There were some really hard decisions that I had to make in the last few months. But yeah, I thought it was a professionally right thing for me and my family was really supported. My wife was very supported.“So I came here. So I didn’t see her, and I just see her pictures and I’m always on a baby camera. Make sure I don’t miss any part of her growth.“So, it’s hard to do when you travel and play and miss you every day. They don’t see it,” he continued.Kl Rahul and Athiya Shetty revealed the name of the child – Evaarah Vipula Rahul – on the social media for birthday in April. Athiya explained the meaning of the name and wrote that Evaarah comes from Sanskrit, which means “God’s gift”. Her middle name “Vipula” was given in honor of her mother’s grandmother and the surname comes after her father.
