Actresses Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty were recently spotted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) amid the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In a viral video, Athiya, who is expecting her first child with cricketer-husband KL Rahul, showed off her baby bump while leaving the stadium with Anushka.
Athiya Shetty flaunts baby bump during outing with Anushka Sharma
Both the actors looked comfortable while strolling around the venue. Anushka wore a crisp white shirt with light blue jeans, while Athiya looked radiant in a striped T-shirt and denim skirt. The two were also seen visiting an eatery and casually chatting with the team members.
Fans react to Athiya’s first public appearance
Athiya showed off her baby bump for the first time since announcing her pregnancy in November. The couple shared the good news, posting an emotional note on Instagram: “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025,” with scenes of baby feet and evil eye charms.
Athiya and KL Rahul tied the knot in 2023 in an intimate ceremony at Sunil Shetty’s Khandala farmhouse, which was attended by close family and friends.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father with Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty at MCG#ViratKohli , #anushkasharma ,#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/UAqMdbyBg7– (@wrognxvirat) 29 December 2024
Anushka Sharma’s Melbourne moment
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, mother of two daughters Vamika and son Akaye, also made headlines over the weekend. A picture of Anushka with cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy’s family surfaced online after the star batsman scored his maiden international century against Australia. Nitish’s father shared the sweet moment on social media, calling it “a lovely moment”.
Anushka, who was last seen in ‘Zero’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan, is enjoying her time away from the big screen, focusing on family and cricket outings.
Athiya Shetty’s stellar debut as a mother-to-be has fans eagerly awaiting the pair’s new addition, while his outing with Anushka Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground adds another heart-touching moment to their friendship .