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Tendulkar, Kohli and Gill lead cricket stars in Diwali greetings to fans
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:04 AM
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Legendary batsmen Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and rising star Shubman Gill were the foremost cricket personalities to extend Diwali wishes to their supporters, as reported by The Statesman.
Renowned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, current captain Virat Kohli and emerging talent Shubman Gill topped the list of cricketing figures who sent Diwali greetings to fans this year, according to a report by The Statesman. The three icons used their official social‑media channels to convey festive messages, marking the start of a broader wave of holiday wishes from the sport's community.
In their posts, the players expressed gratitude to supporters for their unwavering backing and wished everyone a prosperous and joyous Diwali. The messages highlighted the shared spirit of the festival, emphasizing unity, hope and the joy of togetherness that cricket also seeks to inspire.
The early greetings from Tendulkar, Kohli and Gill set a tone that other Indian and international cricketers quickly followed, creating a cascade of celebratory notes across platforms. Fans responded with enthusiastic replies, reinforcing the strong bond between the cricketing fraternity and its audience during the festive season.
In their posts, the players expressed gratitude to supporters for their unwavering backing and wished everyone a prosperous and joyous Diwali. The messages highlighted the shared spirit of the festival, emphasizing unity, hope and the joy of togetherness that cricket also seeks to inspire.
The early greetings from Tendulkar, Kohli and Gill set a tone that other Indian and international cricketers quickly followed, creating a cascade of celebratory notes across platforms. Fans responded with enthusiastic replies, reinforcing the strong bond between the cricketing fraternity and its audience during the festive season.