Indian-born Kenyan cricketer Pushkar Sharma is celebrating a special milestone in his personal life as he welcomes his first daughter, Vidhi Sharma, born on the 21st of October, 2024. The announcement has sparked joy not only among his fans but also within the cricketing community, as Pushkar joins the ranks of several renowned cricketers who have become fathers to daughters in recent years.
Pushkar’s happy news comes as a reminder of the growing number of cricketers, both domestic and international, who have had the joy of becoming fathers to daughters. Indian cricketing icons such as Ajinkya Rahane, R. Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev, and Suresh Raina are among those who have been blessed with daughters in the past, further strengthening the deep familial bonds shared by these athletes off the field.
Pushkar, who represents Kenya in international cricket, has been a rising star in the sport, known for his all-round skills and unwavering dedication. His fans have flooded social media with messages of congratulations, sharing their happiness and best wishes for the growing family.
The name “Vidhi,” meaning “destiny” or “divine order” in Sanskrit, has been chosen with great love and thought, reflecting the couple’s belief in the power of fate and their deep connection to their cultural roots.
Pushkar and his wife, who are both overjoyed at the arrival of their daughter, expressed their gratitude and happiness in a joint statement, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome our little angel, Vidhi, into this world. She has already brought so much joy and love into our lives, and we are excited to start this new chapter together as a family.”
The cricket world has been quick to share their heartfelt congratulations, with fans, former teammates, and fellow cricketers joining in to celebrate this beautiful moment in Pushkar’s life.
As Pushkar begins this new journey of fatherhood, his supporters are eagerly looking forward to seeing the cricketer balance his career with the joys and challenges of raising his first child, knowing that just like his cricket career, his journey as a father will be filled with determination, love, and success.
