As the Festival of Lights lit up India, Cricketing Stars joined the celebrations in style. Virat KohliThe former Skipper and International Icon extended his heartfelt Diwali greetings to supporters across the country along with the wider Indian cricket community.
Virat Kohli leads Diwali greetings
Kohli set the tone for the day with a simple yet heartfelt message – “Wishing you all a very happy Diwali!” – Resonating with cricket-fans across the country.
His gesture shows how cricketers today serve not only as sporting personalities but also as cultural ambassadors, especially from events like this.
In promoting Kohli, Kohli has come from a few cricket stalwarts like KL Rahul and Smriti Mandhana.
Diwali just got brighter! 🤩🪔
Team India Stars ft. #Viratkohli, #Clrahul, #Smritimandhana and more I wish everyone a happy and safe Diwali! ✨ pic.twitter.com/73ajxtn8nr
– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) October 20, 2025
Gautam GambhirThe Indian men’s team head coach also took to social platforms to wish a happy and safe Diwali.
Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali! The lights of this pious festival can dispel all darkness!
– Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir) October 20, 2025
Expressing team-spirit, BTSI sent out a tweet: “Here’s wishing everyone a bright diwali #teamindia.”
Here’s wishing everyone a bright diwali 🪔✨#Teamindia pic.twitter.com/xxhetqvhmm
– BCCI (@bcci) October 20, 2025
IPL franchises like Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow super giants strengthen the live connection of Cricket to a wider fan base.
𝐒𝐡 to work #Diwali! 🪔💥
Celebrating the festival of lights with heart, harmony and lots of laughter.#Punjabkings pic.twitter.com/s8sepw2h2d
– Kings of Punjab (@punjabkingsipl) October 20, 2025
From our den to your home 💛
Here’s wishing for super deep skin 🪔🎇#Superdiwali pic.twitter.com/jxgk6musc– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) October 20, 2025
🪔 Diwali has arrived 🫶
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous Diwali! 💙 pic.twitter.com/p72nb7dakf
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 20, 2025
To you from the family of knights, may this Diwali bring light, love and victory to your life! 💜🪔 pic.twitter.com/krbwou27p3
– KolkataknightRiders (@kkriders) October 20, 2025
Happy diwali to you from the super giant family 🪔❤️ pic.twitter.com/638jodbjam
– Lucknow Super Giants (@Lucknowipl) October 19, 2025
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Significance of Diwali for Cricket Fans
The proliferation of cricket figurines during Diwali highlights how the sport transcends just its matches – it taps deep into cultural and communal sentiments. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and evil and reinforces the individual and collective joy involved in a sport watched by millions.
For fans, such messages carry a special emotional resonance. Seeing a player like Kohli or an iPL team like CSK gives a sense of personal connection sending warm wishes. Moreover, it reflects how cricket personalities and teams recognize their roles off the field, as figures of inspiration, unity and even cultural references.
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