“Congratulations to the couple” – Fans react ahead of KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty's wedding

Indian cricketer KL Rahul is all set to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend Athiya Shetty at a farmhouse in Khandala on Monday, January 23. Speaking to the media, Athiya’s father, Suniel Shetty, confirmed that the couple would tie the knot at around 4 pm. The newly-wed couple will then pose for paps.

Several Bollywood celebrities are likely to attend the wedding. Meanwhile, Indian cricketers will be in Indore for the third ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday, January 24. The couple will likely throw a grand wedding reception once IPL 2023 concludes.

Speaking to The Times of India, a close friend of the couple said:

"Given the hectic cricket schedules, a wedding bash has been planned for the film industry and cricket bigwigs after the IPL wraps up in May.”

KL Rahul and Athiya reportedly began dating in 2019. They often exchanged social media posts for each other, especially on their birthdays.

Over the years, Athiya has accompanied Rahul on overseas tours and the IPL. The couple made their first public appearance in December 2021 during the premiere of Tadap - Athiya's brother Ahan Shetty's Bollywood debut.

Fans congratulated the couple ahead of their wedding. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions:

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KL Rahul included in India squad for IND vs AUS Tests

KL Rahul has been included in India's squad for the first two Tests of the four-match Test series against Australia, which starts in Nagpur on February 9. The development comes even as KL managed only 57 runs in two Tests against Bangladesh. The stand-in captain, however, guided the hosts to a 2-0 win in the Test series in the absence of injured skipper Rohit Sharma.

Rahul recently produced a match-winning 64* off 103 balls at No. 5 to help the hosts win the second ODI against Sri Lanka by four wickets. The vice-captain will look to return to form in the Tests against Australia.