India, March 21 -- Delhi Capitals' star batter KL Rahul could miss the first two matches of IPL 2025 as he prepares to welcome his first child with wife Athiya Shetty. The star cricketer, who has been a vital figure in India's ODI and Test setup, announced the pregnancy just days after the side's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign earlier this month.

According to Australia women's captain Alyssa Healy - wife of Mitchell Starc, who joined the Capitals camp earlier this week - Rahul might not be available for the first two games. Healy made the revelation while previewing the franchise with YouTube channel LiSTNR Sport.

"No Harry Brook, (so) it will be interesting to see who the replacement player will be. They have KL Rahul, who will p...