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KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: 6 cricketers who welcomed parenthood in 2025

A joyful season off the field as six well-known international cricketers welcomed newborns this year. From heartfelt team tributes to triumphant match comebacks, their new journeys as parents have brought warmth and meaningful milestones to their cricketing lives.

Monica Singh | Jul 18, 2025, 11:36 AM IST

1.KL Rahul

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KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 24, 2025. The news unfolded during IPL 2025, with Rahul momentarily stepping away from the Delhi Capitals squad to be with his family. His teammates paid a touching tribute in the dressing room, blending cricket celebration with personal joy. 

 

 

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2.Mukesh Kumar

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Emerging India pacer Mukesh Kumar and his wife Divya Singh ushered in a joyous new chapter with the birth of their baby boy on June 27, 2025. Fans and the cricketing community warmly celebrated their new journey together

3.Zaheer Khan

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Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan and his wife Sagarika Ghatge welcomed a baby boy on April 16, 2025. Though Zaheer is retired, the cricketing world joined in the heartfelt wishes for their expanding family.

 

4.Pat Cummins

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Australian Test captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky welcomed their second child, a daughter named Edi, in February 2025. The arrival of their little one added a tender off-field milestone amid Cummins’ cricketing leadership. 

 

5.Nat Sciver‑Brunt & Katherine Sciver‑Brunt

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England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt and partner Katherine welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in March 2025. Both being international cricketers, this marked a deeply personal milestone for the couple. 

 

6.Phil Salt

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In a remarkable 48-hour whirlwind, English opener Phil Salt had his first child with partner Abe, then flew back to India to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their maiden IPL 2025 title. Fans dubbed him "Super Dad" as he held up the trophy and later shared a baby-sized “Salt Jr.” jersey on Instagram, a moment blending family and cricket glory.

 

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