Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge have officially started a new phase of their lives—parenthood. The couple got married in 2017, have finally welcomed their first child, and shared the exciting news with friends, fans, and well-wishers over social media. The couple has also announced the name of their newborn son in a sweet message: "Fatehsinh Zaheer Khan."

Zaheer and Sagarika both posteda joint statement on Instagram on April 16, expressing their joy and gratitude. Their message read: "With love, gratitude, and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan."

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The announcement was accompanied by a serene and tender black-and-white photo of Zaheer and Sagarika tenderly cradling their baby boy's small hand, melting hearts on the internet instantly. Fans were quick to congratulate the couple in the comments section.

The couple, who are always known for keeping their private lives away from the public eye, had succeeded in keeping their pregnancy update relatively under wraps. The announcement of the birth was unexpected for fans, who were delighted to have the couple's update. A number of celebrities and industry cricketers also weighed in with congratulatory messages.

Sagarika, who gained popularity with her performance in Chak De! India, and Zaheer, one of the stars of Indian cricket's golden age, have always maintained a dignified balance between public life and private life. Their transition from friendship to marriage was looked up to by all, and their quiet yet classy wedding in 2017 was much talked about by fans and media.

Since stepping away from active cricket, Zaheer has still remained a prominent figure in the cricketing world, especially through commentary and strategic contributions in franchise league setups. Sagarika, while selective with her film roles, has still managed to charm her audiences with her dignified presence in films and web shows both.

With the arrival of baby boy Fatehsinh, the couple embarks on a new phase of their life, which is filled with midnight lullabies, first steps, and priceless moments. Fans are already eager to get more glimpses of the little one, but given the couple’s track record, it is likely they will continue to keep their parenting journey beautifully personal.

And as far as the reaction on social media is concerned, the couple's post was flooded with likes and wishes. Zaheer's ex-teammates, such as Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh, and Bollywood stars, such as Neha Dhupia and Bipasha Basu, dropped with their wishes, wishing the couple a happy new beginning. Fans also received the news with open arms, referring to the moment as "one of the happiest surprises of the year."

This lovely moment is a significant milestone for Zaheer and Sagarika, not only as parents but as partners too, starting a beautiful, transformative journey together. From cricket pitch to film set, from diapers to storytime, the two will now embark on their journey full of love, learning, memories, and lots of laughter.