IND vs ENG: ‘This one is…’ – Athiya Shetty posts emotional message as KL Rahul hits thrilling ton at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul’s spouse posted a narrative for her husband after the latter smashed a ton within the second innings for India on Day 4 (Image by way of Instagram/@athiyashetty & X/@BCCI)

KL Rahul delivered a masterclass in endurance and composure on Day 4 of the primary Test at Headingley, notching up an important century that anchored India’s second innings towards England. The 33-12 months-previous stood tall as soon as once more, reaching 120 not out off 227 balls at the tea break as India pushed their lead previous the 300-run mark. Rahul’s innings got here at a vital juncture. After the early loss of captain Shubman Gill, he mixed forces with vice-captain Rishabh Pant — who has been equally explosive on this Test — to regular the innings and frustrate England’s bowlers on a floor that also had sufficient for the pacers. His shot choice and talent to put on down the assault ensured India remained firmly in management as Day 4 wore on. Off the sector, Rahul’s gritty knock drew a wave of admiration, none extra heartfelt than from his spouse, Athiya Shetty. The former Bollywood actress took to Instagram to share a easy however touching message that resonated extensively amongst followers.

Athiya Shetty’s Instagram story for KL Rahul’s century (Image by way of X/@athiyashetty)

“This one is special,” wrote Athiya, who has over 4.7 million followers on the platform. She has usually been a quiet pillar of help for Rahul, and her put up celebrating his newest milestone shortly went viral.

As Rahul appears to be like to push India in direction of an unassailable lead going into the ultimate day, his calm defiance at Headingley has as soon as once more underlined why he stays one of India’s most dependable prime-order batsmen in testing abroad circumstances. Besides the correct-handed batter, wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant additionally scored a century. His explosive 118 from 140 balls set the tone for India’s stable innings.