Ambati Rayudu, the former Indian and IPL veteran, and his wife Chennupalli Vidya have welcomed their third child, a baby boy. Rayudu, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2023, shared the joyous news on social media with a heartwarming picture from the hospital featuring his wife and the newborn.
The news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from the cricket fraternity, including former teammates like Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and Deepak Chahar. Rayudu’s former IPL franchise, Chennai Super Kings, also sent their unique wishes, referring to the newborn as their "lil Bahubali."
Rayudu enjoyed a highly successful IPL career, winning the marquee tournament a record six times, a feat he shares with Rohit Sharma. His legacy spans across two of the most successful franchises, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, making this personal milestone significant for fans who followed his journey.
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“Happy to have been blessed with a baby boy.”
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“Happy to have been blessed with a baby boy.”