Indian wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul missed out on Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants in Vizag on Monday.

Rahul had sat out Delhi Capital’s practice session on Sunday due to personal reasons. According to reports, Rahul is expecting his first child with actress Athiya Shetty.

“Obviously, he joined the team and we all know that he has a personal problem. We don’t know yet (if he’ll play). We don’t know if he’s available or not,” DC skipper Axar Patel said on Sunday.

Rahul is expected to be back for DC’s second game of the season, against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30.