As the festival of lights illuminates India, the cricket personalities participated in the festivities with grace. Virat Kohli, the former captain and a global icon, along with the larger Indian cricket fraternity, offered warm Diwali wishes to supporters throughout the nation.
Virat Kohli leads Diwali greetings
Kohli began the day with a straightforward but genuine message – “Wish you all a very happy Diwali!” – which connected with cricket enthusiasts countrywide.
His action emphasized how cricketers today function not just as sports figures but also as cultural representatives, particularly during occasions like this.
Joining Kohli in distributing festive cheer, greetings arrived from several cricket icons such as KL Rahul and Smriti Mandhana.
Diwali just got brighter! 🤩🪔
Team India stars ft. #ViratKohli, #KLRahul, #SmritiMandhana & more wish everyone a joyous and safe Diwali! ✨ pic.twitter.com/73AjxTn8nr
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 20, 2025
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men’s team, also used 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) October 20, 2025
Expressing the team spirit, the BCCI posted a tweet: “Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali #TeamIndia.”
Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali 🪔✨#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/xxhetQvHMm
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2025
IPL franchises such as Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants also conveyed festive messages, reinforcing cricket’s dynamic connection to the broader fan base.
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢 #Diwali! 🪔💥
Celebrating the festival of lights with heart, harmony, and lots of laughter.#PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/S8sEpw2h2d
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 20, 2025
From our den to your home 💛
Here’s wishing a Super Deepavali 🪔🎇#SuperDiwali pic.twitter.com/JxGk6MmUsc— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 20, 2025
🪔 आली दिवाळी 🫶
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous Diwali! 💙 pic.twitter.com/p72Nb7DakF
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 20, 2025
From the Knights’ family to yours, may this Diwali bring light, love and victory into your lives! 💜🪔 pic.twitter.com/KRbWOu27P3
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 20, 2025
From the Super Giants family to yours, happy Diwali 🪔❤️ pic.twitter.com/638JODbJaM
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) October 19, 2025
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The significance of Diwali for cricket fans
The communication by cricketing figures during Diwali emphasizes how the sport transcends mere games – it connects deeply into cultural and communal sentiments. Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, and when a sport observed by millions engages in the celebration, it strengthens shared identity and collective joy.
For supporters, such messages carry a special emotional resonance. Seeing a player like Kohli or an IPL team like CSK sending warm wishes encourages a sense of personal connection. Moreover, it reflects how cricket personalities and teams recognise their role beyond the field – functioning as figures of inspiration, unity and even cultural celebration.
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