As the IPL18 roars on with breathtaking matches and electrifying atmospheres, 2025 has proved to be a year of double celebration for two prominent cricketing families.
In a season already brimming with anticipation and cricketing excitement, both Indian and Australian cricketing icons have embraced new beginnings in their personal lives. How will this new chapter shape their journey in 2025?

Not far behind in the celebration of new life, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins and his wife, Becky Boston, welcomed their second child, a charming daughter named Edi, in February 2025. The arrival of little Edi, joining her big brother Albie—a cheerful three-year-old—was shared with an outpouring of love on social media.
Both these stories of new parenthood serve as a vibrant reminder that, behind every triumphant innings and every hard-fought victory, there are personal lives filled with love, hope, and celebration. For KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty, as well as for Pat Cummins and Becky Boston, the arrival of their little ones is not only a family milestone but also a symbol of the new beginnings that characterise the year 2025—a year that promises both sporting brilliance and personal bliss.
As IPL18 continues to captivate audiences with its fast-paced drama and spellbinding performances, these heartwarming family celebrations provide an added dimension to the narrative of the season, illustrating that sometimes the greatest victories happen off the field.