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Suniel Shetty on KL Rahul: The Real Reason He Doesn’t Watch His Batting Live

Cricketers often have their own superstitions for good luck, but for Suniel Shetty, it's something else. The Bollywood star reveals why he just can't watch his son-in-law KL Rahul bat live. Find out the real reason behind his decision.

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Mar 01 2026, 02:44 PM IST
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TV off when Rahul comes to bat
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TV off when Rahul comes to bat

Many cricketers follow superstitions, like wearing the left pad first. But for Suniel Shetty, it's different. The Bollywood actor says he just doesn't watch the match when his son-in-law, Team India cricketer KL Rahul, is at the crease.
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Why he doesn't watch his son-in-law's batting
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Why he doesn't watch his son-in-law's batting

Suniel Shetty explained why he avoids watching his son-in-law bat. He says it's not about any belief or superstition. He just wants KL Rahul to score well, and watching him play live makes him too anxious.

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Wife's commentary
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Wife's commentary

Shetty says KL Rahul is like a son to him, and he always wishes for his best performance. This is why his tension shoots up during a live match. He reveals that his wife keeps giving him commentary on the score and what's happening.
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Highlights after things calm down
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Highlights after things calm down

He only watches the game after all the tension and excitement is over. Shetty admits that he often misses Team India's thrilling victories because of his anxiety. In such cases, he just watches the match highlights later to catch up.
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Won't watch until it reaches 500 crore Rs
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Won't watch until it reaches 500 crore Rs

It's the same story with his son, Ahan Shetty. Suniel has decided he won't watch his son's film 'Border' until it collects ₹500 crore. He said they have worked very hard on the film and he is hoping it does great at the box office.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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