Mohammed Shami and Rishabh Pant lead Diwali 2024 wishes from cricket fraternity
Members of the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to extend wishes on the occasion of Diwali 2024. Diwali or Deepavali is being celebrated across the country on Thursday, October 31.
It is one of the biggest festivals in India. Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya, and it symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Many current and former Indian cricketers wished fans a happy and prosperous Diwali.
Taking to his official X account, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant wrote:
"Wishing everyone a Diwali full of light, happiness and joy. May this festival bring peace, prosperity and happiness to you and your family."
India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami posted an Instagram story, sharing a picture of his house lit up amid the festivities. He wrote:
"May the divine light of Diwali bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to your life. Shine on and have a joyous Diwali."
Team India's senior batter KL Rahul wrote on X:
"Wishing you warmth, light and endless blessings. Happy Diwali."
Wishing fans a happy Diwali, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan wrote:
"Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, love, and endless blessings. May this festival of lights bring joy to your heart, peace to your home, and success to your path. Let’s celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and spread happiness far and wide."
Several other Indian cricketers also shared Diwali wishes on X and Instagram. Here are some of the posts:
Apart from celebrating Diwali, Indian cricket fans will also be glued to their television sets on Thursday, as the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises announce their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
"May the festival of lights brighten up your life and bring peace, joy, and prosperity" - David Warner's Diwali wish for Indian fans
Australia's former opening batter David Warner shared a post on his official Instagram handle to wish his Indian fans the occasion of Diwali. The southpaw enjoys a tremendous fan following in India. On several occasions, he has spoken about his love for the country.
Warner wrote:
"May the festival of lights brighten up your life and bring peace, joy, and prosperity. Happy Diwali!"
The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the 14th day of the lunar day of the Kartik month, as per the Hindu calendar.