Cricketers Share Heartfelt Diwali Wishes on Social Media
Festive Greetings from Indian Cricketers
On November 8, Indian cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal, along with former players Irfan Pathan and Suresh Raina, took to social media to wish their fans a joyous Diwali, hoping for happiness and prosperity during this festival of lights.
Jadeja celebrated the occasion in a distinctive manner, posting a picture of himself in a pink kurta, representing his connection with the Rajasthan Royals (RR). He also shared an Instagram story wearing a yellow kurta, which signifies his long-term association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 approaches, Jadeja and England's Sam Curran have transitioned from CSK to RR, while wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has moved to CSK for a whopping Rs 18 crore. Jadeja's retention fee was adjusted to Rs 14 crore, down from Rs 18 crore, prior to the last season.
In his Instagram post, Jadeja expressed, "Happy Diwali to everyone."
Yuzvendra Chahal also shared his Diwali wishes on social media.
Suresh Raina conveyed his greetings, stating, "Happy Diwali. May your home be filled with light, your heart with joy, and your year with new beginnings. Warm wishes, Suresh Raina."
Irfan Pathan also shared his Diwali wishes, praying for happiness, health, peace, and prosperity for everyone and their families. He wrote, "Aap sabhi ko Diwali ki bahut bahut shubhkamnayein! May this festival of lights bring happiness, good health, peace and prosperity into your lives. Dua hai ki aap sabki zindagi khushiyon aur roshni se jagmagati rahe. Apno ke saath khushiyan baantein aur khoob pyaar dein. Happy Diwali to you and your families."
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara also joined in, wishing everyone a "Happy Deepavali".
These festive messages from cricket stars contributed to the Diwali celebrations, as players connected with their 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 took place on November 8, with Govardhan Puja scheduled for November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.