Cricket Stars Light Up Social Media With Diwali Wishes
Cricket stars Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and David Warner share heartfelt Diwali wishes with fans on social media.
As India celebrates the festival of lights, some of the biggest names in world cricket have joined the festivities by sharing heartfelt cricketers Diwali wishes with their millions of followers across social media platforms.
Indian batting legend Virat Kohli, T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, and former Australian skipper David Warner took to Instagram on Sunday to spread joy, prosperity, and positivity among their fans and families.
Virat Kohli Shares Message of Positivity
Currently engaged in a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli used his Instagram story to connect with his fans. In a warm message, the superstar wished for a life filled with happiness and endless positivity.
"May the festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity and endless positivity into your life. Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali," Kohli wrote.
Kohli's festive greetings come amidst a strong run of form in the current series, where he has contributed scores of 74 and 7 in the first two ODIs. His overall performance this year has been stellar, amassing 633 runs in 11 ODIs with an impressive average of 63.30 and a strike rate exceeding 120, including four half-centuries and two centuries.
Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner Join the Celebration
Adding to the festive cheer, India's T20I-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav also shared a special message on Instagram, extending his greetings to fans on the auspicious occasion.
The celebrations weren't limited to Indian players. David Warner, the former Australian captain who remains a fan favorite in India due to his successful IPL stints with the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), also posted a sparkling message for his followers.
"Wishing you and your family a sparkling Diwali filled with laughter, love, delicious sweets and countless beautiful memories," Warner shared.
The Festive Calendar
The outreach from these cricketing icons has added a special touch to the ongoing celebrations. The Diwali festivities commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7.
The peak of the celebrations, featuring the main Diwali festival and Lakshmi Puja, is observed on November 8. The festivities will continue with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and will conclude with Bhai Dooj on November 11.