Cricket fraternity extended best wishes on the occasion of Diwali

The cricket fraternity, including Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan extended wishes on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday. India's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant took to his official X handle to wish everyone “joy and happiness” on Diwali. Pant wrote on X, “Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, joy and happiness. May this festival bring peace, prosperity and happiness to you and your family.”

Wishing everyone a Diwali full of light, happiness and joy. May this festival bring peace, prosperity and happiness to you and your family. #rp17

– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) 31 October 2024

India's fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to his official Instagram handle and said that may the divine lights of Diwali bring peace.

Shami wrote on Instagram Story, “May the divine lights of Diwali bring peace, prosperity and happiness in your life and have a very happy Diwali.”

India batsman KL Rahul extended warmth, light and eternal blessings to his fans on the occasion of Diwali.

KL Rahul wrote on X, “Wishing you warmth, light and infinite blessings. Happy Diwali.”

Wishing you warmth, light and endless blessings. happy Diwali.

– KL Rahul (@klrahul) 31 October 2024

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed hope that this Diwali will bring a lot of happiness.

Virender Sehwag wrote on

Wishing you a Diwali filled with sparkles and crackers. May this Diwali bring lots of happiness and joy in your life #HappyDiwali2024 pic.twitter.com/nhcm1DfZIH

– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 31 October 2024

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed hope that this festival of lights will bring happiness in the hearts of people.

“Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, love and eternal blessings. May this festival of lights bring joy in your heart, peace in your home and success in your path. Let's celebrate the victory of light over darkness and spread happiness far and wide. ” Wide,” Irfan Pathan wrote on X.

Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, love and eternal blessings. May this festival of lights bring happiness in your heart, peace in your home and success in your path. Let's celebrate the victory of light over darkness and spread happiness far and wide.

– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 31 October 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also sent greetings on the occasion of Roshni.

BCCI wrote on Twitter, “Happy Diwali to all.”

Happy Diwali to all #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/DdmcppunRi

– BCCI (@BCCI) 31 October 2024

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India and across the world. Known as the Festival of Lights, this vibrant festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Celebrations usually include worshiping Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, sharing delicious sweets and snacks, and exchanging gifts with loved ones. Fireworks illuminate the night sky, creating a dazzling sight that adds to the joyful atmosphere.