As the festival of lights brightens up India, the cricketing stars joined the celebrations in style. Virat Kohli, former skipper and international icon, along with the broader Indian cricket community, extended hearty Diwali greetings to fans across the country.
Virat Kohli leads Diwali greetings
Kohli set the tone for the day with a simple yet heartfelt message – “Wish you all a very happy Diwali!” – which resonated with cricket-fans nationwide.
His gesture reinforced how cricketers today serve not just as sports personalities but also as cultural ambassadors, especially on occasions like this.
Joining Kohli in spreading festivities, wishes came from several cricket stalwarts like KL Rahul and Smriti Mandhana.
Diwali just got brighter! 🤩🪔
Team India stars ft. , , & more wish everyone a joyous and safe Diwali! ✨
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia)
Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the India men’s team, also took to social platforms to wish fans a joyous and safe Diwali.
Wishing everyone a very happy & prosperous Diwali! May the lights of this pious festival dispel all darkness!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Expressing the team-spirit, the BCCI posted a tweet: “Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali #TeamIndia.”
Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali 🪔✨
— BCCI (@BCCI)
IPL franchises such as Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants also sent out festive messages, reinforcing cricket’s vibrant connection to the broader fan-base.
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢 ! 🪔💥
Celebrating the festival of lights with heart, harmony, and lots of laughter.
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
From our den to your home 💛
Here's wishing a Super Deepavali 🪔🎇— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
🪔 आली दिवाळी 🫶
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous Diwali! 💙
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
From the Knights' family to yours, may this Diwali bring light, love and victory into your lives! 💜🪔
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
From the Super Giants family to yours, happy Diwali 🪔❤️
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL)
The significance of Diwali for cricket fans
The outreach by cricketing figures during Diwali highlights how the sport transcends mere matches – it taps deeply into cultural and communal sentiments. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and when a sport followed by millions participates in the celebration, it reinforces shared identity and collective joy.
For fans, such messages carry a special emotional resonance. Seeing a player like Kohli or an IPL team like CSK sending warm wishes fosters a sense of personal connection. Moreover, it reflects how cricket personalities and teams recognise their role beyond the field – serving as figures of inspiration, unity and even cultural celebration.
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