Festive Cheer: Sports Icons Share Christmas Greetings and Cricket Highlights

This festive season, sports icons like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Cristiano Ronaldo shared their Christmas greetings with fans. Kohli's remarkable performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy further highlighted his cricketing prowess. Read on to explore how these athletes celebrated the holiday and Kohli's impressive century in his comeback match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 25, 2025, 23:19 IST

Sports Stars Extend Christmas Wishes

Athletes from various sports celebrated Christmas in their unique styles, sending festive greetings to their fans. Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share his wishes, while cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a delightful picture with his pet dogs. Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo also shared a touching family video during the holiday season.

Virat Kohli expressed his Christmas wishes through an Instagram story, stating, "May this season fill your home with warmth, your heart with joy, and your life with happiness that lasts all year long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar humorously noted, "To them, I'm always Santa, since I come bearing treats," alongside a photo of him with his dogs.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Christmas with his family, sharing a heartwarming video on X. In the clip, he was seen carrying one of his children on his shoulders, surrounded by his other four children and partner, Georgina Rodriguez. His message in Portuguese, translated to English, read: "Hope that renews, love that embraces, family that supports, and light that guides. Merry Christmas."

Kohli Shines in Vijay Hazare Trophy

In cricket news, Virat Kohli showcased his exceptional form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 24, scoring a century in his comeback match. Representing Delhi against Andhra, Kohli displayed his trademark batting skills in the one-day format.

Delhi faced an early setback, losing a wicket in the first over. Kohli entered the match at number three, stabilizing the innings with a remarkable performance, scoring 131 runs off 101 balls at a strike rate of 129.70. Although he did not remain at the crease for the entire innings, his teammates Harsh Tyagi and Navdeep Saini successfully chased down the target of 299 runs in just 37.4 overs, securing a four-wicket victory.

Kohli is anticipated to play for Delhi again in their upcoming Elite Group D match against Gujarat on December 26.