Indian Cricketers Spread Diwali Cheer on Social Media
Indian Cricketers Share Diwali Wishes
On Sunday, Indian cricketers, including wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, took to social media to convey their Diwali greetings, wishing fans joy and prosperity during the festival of lights.
Messages from Pant and Iyer
Rishabh Pant shared a heartfelt video message on X, expressing his festive wishes and hoping for a wonderful year ahead. He stated, "Wishing you a very happy Diwali. Hope you have a great year and enjoy the festival with loved ones and family."
Captain Shreyas Iyer also joined in the celebrations by posting a photo of himself in traditional attire, saying, "Wishing everyone a cracker of a Diwali."
Currently, Iyer is part of India's ODI squad in New Zealand, where he has scored 15 and 30 runs in the first two matches, contributing to India's 2-0 series lead. In the preceding five-match T20I series against New Zealand, he amassed 126 runs over five innings, achieving a strike rate exceeding 151, including a half-century, leading India to a 3-2 series win.
Arshdeep Singh's Festive Celebration
Arshdeep Singh, India's top T20I wicket-taker, also celebrated the occasion by sharing a photo with his girlfriend, actor-model Samreen Kaur, on Instagram. He wished everyone a happy Diwali, stating, "A very happy Diwali to you all, from us."
In the ongoing five-match ODI series, Arshdeep started strong with a four-wicket haul and followed up with figures of 0/16 in the second ODI. During the previous five-match T20I series, he took six wickets at an average of 31.50, with his best performance being 2/33. Notably, he became the first Indian pacer to achieve 150 wickets in T20I cricket.
The festive greetings from these cricket stars enhanced the Diwali celebrations, as they connected with fans and supporters through social media. The Diwali festivities commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main Diwali celebration and Lakshmi Puja will take place on November 8, with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.