KL Rahul’s beautiful birthday message for wife Athiya Shetty elicits response from Kevin Pietersen

Indian cricket star KL Rahul recently wished his wife, Bollywood actress Athiya Shettyhappy 33rd birthday in the most loving way possible. The personal and loving message that Rahul wrote for Athiya took social media by storm and showcased their strong bond, reminding fans why they are one of the most admired celebrity couples.

KL Rahul posts a heartfelt birthday wish for Athiya Shetty

In an Instagram post that was both intimate and heartwarming, KL referred to Athiya with a series of endearing terms and called her his. “best friend, wife, lover, stress ball, crazy.” This sweet caption included several candid photos of their personal moments together – one of Athiya holding him tightly as he hugs her, another capturing their playful outing at a clothing store, and a candid photo of Athiya taking a photo of herself. Rahul’s words, ‘I love you more every year’ paired with heart and hug emojis reflected the deepening love and respect they share over time.

Athiya’s response to the message was equally moving; she described Rahul as ‘The storm to your calm’ show the complementary nature of their relationship. Their journey as a couple was marked by major milestones, including theirs intimate wedding held on January 23, 2023 at her father Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala and the arrival of their daughter Evaarah in March 2025, both shared and publicly celebrated, cementing their image as a loving family.

Athiya Shetty, after her Bollywood debut in 2015 with the film ‘Hero’, has lately been away from the limelight and focused on her family. Fans continue to admire her charm and effortless style, especially as she balances her roles as a mother, wife and actress.

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Kevin Pietersen responds to KL Rahul’s birthday post for Athiya Shetty

Kevin Pietersenformer England captain and current team mentor of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL, responded to Rahul’s post on social media. Pietersen, who shares a great bond with Rahul, left a red heart emoji on the birthday message.

Rahul and Pietersen’s friendly relationship started with some light-hearted banter, with particular reference to an old Pietersen tweet in which he criticized Rahul’s batting style as “Watching paint dry.” Rahul responded humorously by joking about Pietersen’s mid-season trip to Maldives, which led to friendly exchanges that caught fans’ interest.

Over time, Pietersen’s admiration for Rahul’s batting grew, praising his positive and aggressive approach. Pietersen acknowledged that their relationship has improved and said it was still a work in progress, but hoped they would be friends by the end of the tournament. Rahul has revealed that their banter on and off the field goes beyond what fans see, and often involves witty exchanges, and he humorously complained to Pietersen’s wife: Jessica Taylorand asked her to tell Pietersen that “Take it easy” because of his plagues.

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