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Too Far Yet Too Close! Athiya Shetty Cheers For KL Rahul From Afar With A Heartfelt Story

Poulomi Chakraborty

Athiya Shetty's Special Story For KL Rahul (Source: @KLfied_/x.com, @athiyashetty/instagram.com)Athiya Shetty's Special Story For KL Rahul (Source: @KLfied_/x.com, @athiyashetty/instagram.com)

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The 12-year wait has finally come to an end; 1.4 billion of Indian’s prayer turns into reality as Team India lifted the Champions trophy after 12 long years. After an outstanding outing on the big stage, Men in Blue named the marquee trophy with domination.

After the remarkable win, Team India’s celebration with their families has all the hearts. Despite not being in the stadium, Athiya Shetty celebrated the win from afar and posted a special story for KL Rahul on Instagram.

Athiya’s Special Story For Kl Rahul

Rohit Sharma and Co. continued the domination with a dream unbeaten streak in the Champions Trophy. The final was a nerve-wracking thriller, but the Men in Blue rose to the occasion, clinching the long-awaited title. After the victory, the joy and the celebration was in the air as every Indians felt the excitement sitting miles away from Dubai.

On the final match, most of the cricketers’ families joined them on this beautiful evening, but Kl Rahul’s wife Athiya Shetty was a big miss in the stand. Known for cheering KL Rahul from the stands, she was absent on this high-stakes clash.

Expecting their first child, Athiya Shetty couldn't be at the stadium, but she didn’t miss celebrating KL Rahul’s heroics. After the thrilling win, she shared a heartfelt Instagram story, capturing Rahul on the TV screen with a heart emoji. Fans adored the post.


KL Rahul’s Masterclass In The Champions Trophy

From getting questioned about his form or playing styles, KL Rahul shut the critics with his Champions Trophy brilliance. He didn’t offend the team management who opted for him as their number.1 choice for the wicketkeeper-batter’s role. Even if he scored 140 runs in 4 matches, his quick cameos paved the way for India’s win.

From unbeaten 41 against Bangladesh to hitting the last ball six against Australia in the high-voltage semifinal, Rahul mastered in every way. While facing the Kiwis in the final, Team India was under pressure when KL Rahul accelerated the innings with his responsible innings. With his unbeaten 34-run innings, Team India sealed the 5-wicket win and claimed the desired trophy after 12 years.