As the country prepared to celebrate the festival of light, Indian captain Virat Kohli posted a video on Twitter to extend his Diwali greetings to his followers. Kohli, who is currently in Australia, urged her fans not to burst the cookies to protect the environment and celebrate the auspicious festival with a “simple diya and sweets.” “A very happy Independence Day from me to you and your families. May God bless you with peace, prosperity and happiness this Diwali. Please remember not to burst cookies to protect the environment and have fun at home with your loved ones with a simple diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion, “Kohli said in the video.
Happy diwali pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT
– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 14, 2020
Several former cricketers such as Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Gautam Gambhir also wished their fans a happy and safe Diwali.
“I wish you all a happy Deepavali. May the divine light of Diwali spread into your life peace, prosperity, happiness and good health,” Laxman tweeted.
Wishing you all Happy Deepavali May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health in your life. pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J
– VVS Laxman (@ VVSLaxman281) November 14, 2020
“May your path always be illuminated with love and happiness. I wish you a # HappyDiwali2020,” Sehwag’s tweet read.
May your path always be illuminated with love and joy. I wish you a very# HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/r2pPVZ8QYm
– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 14, 2020
While his former opening partner, Gambhir, urged his followers to light a diya for all who died protecting our country and those who lost their lives serving others during the coronavirus pandemic.
“May the festival of lights destroy all the darkness of 2020 and usher in a new era of hope and prosperity! A very #HappyDiwali for all! Light a diya for all those who died protecting us from the enemy and the pandemic! ! ” Gambhir tweeted.
May the festival of lights destroy all the darkness of 2020 and usher in a new era of hope and prosperity! Very #HappyDiwali to all! Light a diya for all who died protecting us from the enemy and the pandemic!
– Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 14, 2020
Not only the Indian cricketers, but also Australian starter David Warner, who recently led SunRisers Hyderabad to the 2020 IPL playoffs, also sent greetings to his “Indian friends” on Instagram.
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“Happy Diwali to all our friends in India,” read Warner’s message.
Various Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises also spread their Diwali greetings on various social media platforms.
The Mumbai Indians, who won their fifth IPL title on Tuesday, shared a video with their captain Rohit Sharma and several other star players, including Kieron Pollard and Quinton de Kock, urging their fans to celebrate Diwali safely.
| #A family brings you a message of a happy, safe and prosperous Diwali this year#Mumbaiindians pic.twitter.com/a4PiP6v3yX
– Indians of Mumbai (@mipaltan) November 14, 2020
Badminton player Saina Nehwal shared a video with her mother and father and wished everyone a “Happy Deepawali”.
Happy Diwali …. #HappyDiwali … @NHarvir … pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg
– Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 14, 2020
To all of our fans in and around the world, wishing you all a prosperous and safe #Diwali pic.twitter.com/cuEvikaq9A
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 14, 2020
#HappyDiwali to all our fans who are celebrating!
“Light, my light, the light that fills the world …” #lightourcity@COUGAR
@MangteC
@HARRDYSANDHU pic.twitter.com/XVuHLN67TH– Manchester City (@ManCity) November 14, 2020
Indian soccer fans also received Diwali wishes from top Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City.
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