KL Rahul is enjoying a stellar run in the IPL 2025, and while his form with the bat has been impressive nearing the 400-run mark with three half-centuries it’s his fiery celebration at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that has captured the imagination of fans and family alike.
After playing a sensational unbeaten knock of 93 against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rahul celebrated with a bold "This is my ground" gesture, standing tall in the middle of the pitch.
Watching it live on television was Rahul’s father-in-law, Bollywood veteran Suniel Shetty, who was so moved by the moment that he immediately picked up the phone to call him.
Speaking on Star Sports, he said, "I loved it. Even when I see it now, I get goosebumps. Every cricketer should have a moment like that where he believes, 'I can do it, and I have done it'. You know, that was one of the first times I immediately called him up and said, 'That's the KL Rahul I want to see. I think that came after the World Cup and the Champions Trophy he showed that he can finish, and believes in himself."
Suniel Shetty jokes about KL Rahul's training method
Suniel also opened up about Rahul’s transformation as a T20 player and even joked about how his training methods have changed over time.
"Pehle net practice pe zaada jaaya jaata tha, functional training kiya karta tha. Abhi mere action directors ke saath humlog fight practice karte hai. Saath saath dialogue delivery bhi karte hai," he said, laughing.
With 371 runs from nine innings at a strike rate of 146.06, KL Rahul’s resurgence has not only thrilled fans but also won the admiration of those closest to him.
