The Indian Premier League (IPL) is well-known for all the entertainment in the cricketing world, but it has also given fans lots of brief insights into the personal lives of some of their favorite cricket stars and players. During the last several seasons of IPL, many cricketers participating in the league have managed to become dynasty names thanks to not only how they performed on the pitch, but also how they offered up some of truly incredible personality whilst playing off it. Aside from their tons of runs and boundaries, most of these cricket stars have had their charming moments with the engagement of their families, especially when they have had their adorable babies with them.As we gear up for this year's IPL 2025, the fans who follow this fantastic league can not only wait for how their cricketers are to perform this season, but they are also watching off of the pitch to see what another picture are developing - their relationship with their kids! With adorable moments while taking family trips, to cute posts on social media, a few of the cutest kids of IPL players have taken center stage with their sweet and undiluted innocence! In this piece, we examine the top 10 cricketers of IPL 2025, not for their cricketing skills, but for the cute moments spent with their kids. Whether it's an informal photo with their little one or the manner in which their children support them during matches, these players' relationships with their families provide another dimension of love and respect, making them even more endearing and beloved.
10. MS Dhoni (Daughter Ziva):
On 6 February 2015, the couple of ex-cricket star MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi Dhoni welcomed Ziva Dhoni. Ziva has won everyone's heart with her lively nature and her star-studded social life on social media—she has more than 3 million Instagram followers. Her posts are usually full of her playtimes, family life, and childhood memories. Ziva now studies at the Taurian World School in Ranchi, where she pursues her studies and becomes popular for being extremely charming on the internet. Ziva does not have a very public life despite being the daughter of a cricket legend.
9. Rohit Sharma (Son Ahaan)
Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have two children. Ahaan, the baby boy was born on November 15, 2024, and daughter Samaira was born on December 30, 2018. Their parents' social media updates and occasional public outings have been their public introductions. Rohit and Ritika's kids were part of the Indian team in celebrating festive moments after they defeated Spain in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai, making fans feel close. The Sharmas often share affectionate family moments with their fans, but keep their children's lives extremely personal.
8. Hardik Pandya (Son Agastya)
Agastya Pandya, who is the son of Mumbai Indians sensation Hardik Pandya and his ex-wife Nataša Stanković, has been born on July 30, 2020. The two have also gone on to co-parent Agastya with respect for his well-being even after they went their separate ways in July 2024. Agastya has been featured in a number of family photos posted by his parents on social media, featuring him as a mischievous kid and having an intimate relationship with both his parents. In family parties, he can also be observed spending time with his father side of the family, which also includes his cousin Vayu and cousin Kavir as well as uncle Krunal Pandya.
7. KL Rahul (Daughter Evaarah)
KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper batsman for Delhi Capitals and his actress wife Athiya Shetty welcome their first child, a baby girl on March 24, 2025. They shared their big news about parenthood with their fans saying, "Blessed with a baby girl," as well as cute emphatic social media posts to fans seeing an emotional photo featuring two swans. Due to this major family development it meant that Rahul could not play for Delhi Capitals for their first match in the IPL 2025 season against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24. Reports say Rahul is thought to take the field for his first match in IPL 2025 since the season/Delhi Capitals are redeeming with the checkered history of previous years of underwhelming IPL seasons and showing improvement of on-field results but not having the best on-field performances. On the captaincy note, considering that Rahul just came from Punjab Kings for ₹14 crore during (IPL) 2025 mega auction, his first-match captaincy could only be a hilarious twist of fate.
6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Daughter Acsah)
On November 24, 2021, Indian cricket sensation Bhuvneshwar Kumar and wife Nupur Nagar, who wed in 2017, welcomed baby girl Aksah. The same day, the couple shared the wonderful news on social media, illustrating their excitement of their growing family.Perhaps the family's excitement about Aksah being born is foreshadowed by the occasional glimpses we receive from her parents on social media, albeit Bhuvneshwar and Nupur do their best to keep their life private, and not just a bunch of media stories, while being loving parents. Regardless of what celebrity life is for all of us, Aksah has certainly brought joy to her parents and her fan club.
5. Shimron Hetmyer (Son Nate)
West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer became a first-time father on 8th May 2022, when he announced the birth of his son while playing for his team in the IPL. Hetmyer shared the good news on social media since he was playing during the IPL and wanted to congratulate his fans, teammates and those he loved - on this amazing accomplishment. Although he was away at home for cricket business, he made sure to greet his new son with sentimental posts on social media. Hetmyer had yet another son and continues to grow his family. The two sons have brought lots of joy to the cricketer, and he frequently shares glimpses of his family life with fans.
4. David Warner (Daughters Ivy Mae, Indi Rae, and Isla Rose)
Australian cricketer David Warner, who is a father to three daughters, Ivy Mae, Indi Rae and Isla Rose, with his wife, Candice Warner. Warner is a larger than life persona both on and off the pitch, Warner often gives his fans and supporters an insight into the family man's life via his endearing posts to social media. Whether he's dancing with his daughters or documenting a special occasion, Warner shares the love and joy which his daughters bring to him on a daily basis. His social media platforms have plenty of adorable moments, and serve to illustrate the love of the man family man that Warner truly is.
3. Virat Kohli (Daughter and Son Vamika and Akaay)
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are one of India's top-tier celebrity couple with two children - a daughter, Vamika born on January 11, 2021, son Akaay born on February 15, 2024. The couple has chosen a level of privacy for their children and do not share photos with the faces of their children whatsoever to social media, they have also asked the media not to share photos of their children. The couple has grown concerned, and want privacy and to feel safe for their oldest child, they have only felt joy in sharing some aspects of parenting with the fans, sharing some of the special moments and milestones. As Virat And Anushka has stated, they are both still on a journey figuring out their respective careers and fulfilling professional commitments as parents will always take top priority.
2. Mohit Sharma (Son)
Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma welcomed his first child with wife Shweta Sharma on 27 December 2021. After the couple celebrated their news with posts to social media sharing the joy of their new baby with fans and well-wishes, the cricket loving public and fans sent their messages of congratulations. Mohit, is known for his coolness on the field, is absolutely in his element as a newly appointed father. Mohit has shared an occasional picture of his journey into fatherhood,juggling his cricket commitments with parenting. Parenthood is a beautiful chapter just like Mohit Sharma's craft of batting!
1. Faf du Plessis (Daughter Zoey Du Plessis)
Faf du Plessis, the former captain of South Africa, will soon have a wife who will overwhelm him with the joys of parenting two daughters. They welcomed Amélie, in 2017 and Zoey, in August 2020. With cricket paying their bills as well as keeping everyone busy, Faf is also a family man who regularly posts pictures of him and his daughters and wife on social media. Imari, a marketing professional, also is a photographer and like Faf, shares moments of their home life with their daughters on her Instagram account.
