At The Oval on August 4, amidst the intensity of a thrilling final Test, one man in the crowd stood out not just for his star power but for the unfiltered joy he displayed — Bollywood veteran Sunil Shetty. As India clinched a heart-stopping six-run victory over England to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, Shetty, the proud father-in-law of KL Rahul, was seen erupting with passion and pride.
The defining moment came when Mohammed Siraj, India’s pace spearhead in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, knocked over Gus Atkinson in the 86th over, sealing a famous win.
Sunil Shetty, waving the Indian flag earlier, couldn’t contain himself — leaping from his seat, fists pumping, and shouting “Let’s go!” as Team India pulled off a sensational series-levelling result. The electrifying celebration was caught on camera by his son, actor Ahan Shetty, whose video quickly went viral.
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Ahan’s caption perfectly summed up the euphoria: “2 incredible days at The Oval! What a game and what a win! Come on, India, always my India!”
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For the Shettys, the joy was doubly special because KL Rahul was at the centre of India’s resurgence in the series. Under scrutiny after a difficult Australian tour and weighed down by criticism of his form and average, Rahul answered his critics in style. With centuries at Headingley and Lord’s, he tallied 532 runs in 10 innings, becoming the backbone of India’s top order.
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Rahul’s composed batting against the swinging new ball laid the foundation for the middle-order to flourish. He absorbed pressure, gave India stability, and played with a calm confidence that vindicated the selectors’ faith in him. For Sunil and Ahan Shetty, witnessing Rahul’s redemption live was more than just a cricketing joy — it was a personal moment of pride and triumph.
