Indian Cricketers Share Heartfelt Diwali Wishes with Fans
Festive Greetings from Indian Cricket Stars
On November 8, Indian cricketers Rishabh Pant, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh took to social media to convey their Diwali wishes to fans, expressing hopes for joy and prosperity during the festival of lights.
Rishabh Pant shared a heartfelt video message on X, wishing everyone a joyous Diwali and a prosperous 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."
Shreyas Iyer also joined in the celebrations, posting a photo of himself in traditional attire and 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, helping India lead the series 2-0.
In the recent five-match T20I series against New Zealand, Iyer accumulated 126 runs across five innings, achieving a strike rate exceeding 151, including a half-century, contributing to India's 3-2 series win.
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 wrote, "A very happy Diwali to you all, from us."
Check out Arshdeep's post here
In the ongoing ODI series, Arshdeep started strong with a four-wicket haul and followed up with figures of 0/16 in the second match. During the previous T20I series, he took six wickets at an average of 31.50, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian pacer to achieve 150 T20I wickets.
The festive messages from these cricket stars have certainly added to the Diwali spirit, as they connect with fans and well-wishers through social media. The Diwali festivities commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7, with the main celebration and Lakshmi Puja taking place on November 8, and continuing with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.