Indian cricket board grants KL Rahul personal leave as batter is all set to tie knot with Athiya Shetty: Reports

KL Rahul, the Indian batter, has been hitting the headlines on the back of his poor run with the bat for the team and for his poor strike rate as well. However, the right-handed batter is in a relationship with Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty for a long time now and fans, on the other hand, have been frequently asking about the duo's marriage.

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A couple of weeks ago, Suniel Shetty, Bollywood actor and father of Athiya, opened up on the rumours and said that it might happen soon. During the launch event of his web series Dharavi Bank, the actor was asked about the duo's marriage and he claimed that it might happen at the earliest.

"Jaldi Hogi (it will happen soon)," Suniel was quoted as saying when asked about the wedding. Earlier this year, the actress' father cleared the air over the duo's wedding and said that it might happen only when the Indian batter gets free of his national duties.

"I think jaise hi bachhe decide karenge (it will happen as soon as the kids decide). Rahul ke schedules hai. Abhi Asia Cup hai, World Cup hai, South African tour hai, Australia tour hai. Jab bachho ko break milega tab shaadi hogi. Ek din me shaadi nahi ho sakti na? (Rahul has busy schedules, Asia Cup, World Cup, South African tour, Australia tour. The wedding will happen only when the kids get a break. It can’t happen in a day, no)?” Suniel had said earlier.

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Indian cricket board gives nod to KL Rahul for 'peronal leave'

As things stand, it has been reported that the Indian cricket board has granted the talented batter 'personal leave' to concentrate on his wedding preparations, which might as well take place in January 2023, according to the reports. Although it remains to be seen if the duo might come up with an official announcement at the earliest, fans are pretty sure that the much-awaited day is not so far away.

Rahul would hope for a change in fortunes post-marriage and would hope to make a strong comeback for team India, given that Rahul's recent form has been a concern for the head coach and the Indian team management as well.