India’s ongoing Test against South Africa witnessed a stunning display of resilience from KL Rahul. Amidst a challenging battle against the South African pace attack, Rahul’s standout century not only earned accolades from the cricketing world but also garnered a heartwarming message from his wife, Athiya Shetty.
In a touching Instagram story, Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty shared a photo of Rahul with the words ‘Strength is strength,’ signifying her admiration and support for her husband’s remarkable performance. This heartfelt message quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Even legendary Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, Rahul’s father-in-law, joined the celebrations by sharing a video of Rahul’s milestone moment on his Instagram story, expressing joy with a cascade of celebratory emojis.
Rahul’s spectacular innings unfolded amidst a struggling Indian batting order, steadying the ship at 92/4. Amidst wickets tumbling at the other end, he displayed unwavering determination, guiding India to a competitive score of 245 with a brilliant 101 off 137 balls, adorned with 14 boundaries and 4 towering sixes.
Remarkably, Rahul became the second Indian wicketkeeper to notch a Test century on South African soil, following Rishabh Pant’s 100* in 2022. This monumental innings marked Rahul’s second Test century at the Supersport Park in Centurion, showcasing his prowess in challenging conditions.
As the match progresses, South Africa has edged ahead in their first innings, yet Rahul’s resilient century remains a standout performance that has earned widespread admiration and applause.
