Cricketer Shadab Khan welcomes First Child

Shadab Khan has begun a new chapter in his life with the arrival of his first child, a baby daughter.

On Instagram, the cricketer shared two touching images. The first was a close-up of the baby’s feet.

The second showed the family carrying her in a baby carrier, with the newborn’s face deliberately hidden.

In his heartfelt caption, Shadab wrote: “Alhamdulillah, Allah has blessed us with our first child, a beautiful daughter.

“Grateful beyond words for this blessing. Please keep us in your duas as we begin this new journey.”

His wife also shared the same images on her Instagram account, capturing intimate moments.

The announcement drew a wave of congratulatory messages on social media.

Cricket fans and colleagues shared their excitement over the news, expressing heartfelt congratulations to Shadab and his family.

Supporters celebrated the moment as a sign of growth and happiness, wishing the cricketer and his wife endless blessings as they embrace parenthood.

One user wrote: “Welcome to the world, little princess, so happy for Shadab Khan!”

Another commented: “May she grow up healthy and bring joy every day.”

One added: “This is such beautiful news, blessings for the family.”

A user remarked: “Those tiny feet have such big steps to take.”

Another fan wrote: “Best wishes to the new parents. May this journey be filled with unforgettable moments.”

One said: “Shadab is a dad now, it’s so hard to imagine, he was just a young boy himself not long ago.”

Shadab’s in-laws, former spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq and his wife Sana Saqlain, joined the couple in bringing the newborn home.

This made the moment even more special.

The proud grandparents expressed their happiness on social media, sharing several pictures with the couple and the baby.

The posts included photos of them holding the newborn and posing alongside Shadab and his wife.

Sana Saqlain wrote: “Mashallah, welcome to the world, sweet grandbaby! Your arrival is a blessing, and we’re so excited to watch you grow.

“The biggest blessing has arrived. Alhamdulillah, I’m officially a grandad!

“My heart is fuller than ever, and I can’t wait for all the cuddles, stories, and adventures ahead. We’re so excited to welcome the newest member of our family.

“Get ready for a lifetime of cuddles and love, Inshallah.”