Cracker of a Celebration: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh Wish Fans Happy Diwali
Indian cricket stars Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh share heartwarming Diwali greetings and photos with fans on social media.
As the festival of lights illuminates homes across the country, some of India's biggest cricket stars have taken to social media to share the joy. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, and pace sensation Arshdeep Singh have extended their heartfelt cricketer Diwali greetings to their millions of fans, wishing them a season filled with prosperity and happiness.
Rishabh Pant Shares Video Message
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rishabh Pant opted for a personal touch by sharing a video message. In his post, the dynamic batter expressed his hopes for a wonderful year ahead for his supporters.
"Wishing you a very happy Diwali. Hope you have a great year and enjoy the festival with loved ones and family," Pant wrote.
Shreyas Iyer Goes Traditional
Adding some festive glamour to the timeline, skipper Shreyas Iyer shared a picture of himself dressed in traditional attire. He kept his message punchy and spirited, wishing everyone a "cracker of a Diwali."
Iyer's festive wishes come amidst his ongoing commitment with the Indian ODI squad currently touring New Zealand. In the series, where India holds a 2-0 lead, Iyer has contributed scores of 15 and 30 in the first two innings. His recent form has been impressive; during the preceding five-match T20I series against New Zealand, he amassed 126 runs at a strike rate exceeding 151, including a half-century, helping India clinch the series 3-2.
Arshdeep Singh’s Romantic Festive Post
India's leading T20I wicket-taker, Arshdeep Singh, brought a romantic element to the celebrations. The left-arm pacer shared a cozy picture on Instagram featuring himself and his girlfriend, actor-model Samreen Kaur.
Sharing the image on X as well, Arshdeep wrote, "A very happy Diwali to you all, from us."
Arshdeep has been in the spotlight for his recent milestones. He recently became the first Indian pacer to reach 150 wickets in T20I cricket. In the current ODI series, he started strong with a four-wicket haul, while in the previous T20I series, he claimed six wickets with a best performance of 2/33.
The Festive Calendar
The outreach from these sporting icons added a special spark to the multi-day celebrations. The festive period commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main celebrations, including Lakshmi Puja, are observed on November 8, with the festivities concluding with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.