India, Nov. 10 -- Indian cricketer KL Rahul has credited her newborn daughter Evaarah with having a calming influence upon him. Rahul, who is married to actress Athiya Shetty, the daughter of Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty, was blessed with a girl child in March this year.

Speaking about the impact of fatherhood on him, the Indian opener told ETimes, "I never thought I could be any calmer or happier, but I can confidently say when you have a child, you feel emotions you've never felt before."

Rahul has been enjoying great success across formats this year. Once under constant criticism for lack of runs and scoring intent, Rahul showed his true brilliance during the 5-Test series in England last summer, where he piled up runs at the top of ...