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Virat Kohli shared a sweet New Year’s Eve moment with his wife, Anushka Sharma, as they painted half their faces like Spiderman and a butterfly.
The world is celebrating Happy New Year 2026. Indian cricketers followed Bollywood’s footsteps by sharing emotional messages on social media. With no matches, players from both the men’s and women’s teams enjoyed quality time with their families after an unforgettable year where India’s men secured the ICC Champions Trophy, and the women lifted their first World Cup.
The players are taking a well-deserved break to recharge before a jam-packed year, including the men’s and women’s World Cups in February and June-July. Here are the Top 5 New Year’s posts from cricketers:
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, who captained India in their 2025 Champions Trophy victory, posted a reel from the past year. The video featured moments of celebration with wife Ritika Sajdeh, daughter Samaira, and friends. It also revisited the emotional trophy-lifting moment, marking the end of a 12-year drought, along with showcasing his fitness journey and a remarkable comeback century against Australia in the ODI series.
Rohit shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “2025/ Moments / Rewind.”
MS Dhoni
Sakshi Dhoni, wife of MS Dhoni, shared a highly anticipated post for Thala fans. The iconic cricketer celebrated New Year’s Eve with Sakshi and their daughter Ziva in Phuket, Thailand. In the photo, Dhoni was dressed in a black shirt, and the couple wore golden hats, with a scenic backdrop completing the picture. Sakshi posted the moment on Instagram with a warm caption.
“Happy New Year to all !!!
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli shared a sweet New Year’s Eve moment with his wife, Anushka Sharma, as they painted half their faces like Spiderman and a butterfly. Kohli dressed in a grey T-shirt, cream pants, and a luxury watch, while Anushka chose a white shirt and blue jeans. The couple’s joyful photo was shared on Instagram, capturing the special moment.
“Stepping into 2026 with the light of my life
@anushkasharma.”
jasprit bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, the top-ranked Test bowler, posted delightful pictures with his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, and other family members as they rang in the New Year together. The cricketer looked stylish in a white shirt, while Sanjana chose a black outfit as they celebrated the New Year.
Bumrah is set to return to action in the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand. The 32-year-old paceman is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s quest to defend their 2026 T20 World Cup title on home soil.
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, shared a highlight reel from 2025, featuring his recovery process after undergoing sports hernia surgery in mid-2025.He shared memorable moments from his sister’s wedding and cherished time spent with his wife, Devisha Shetty, in the video posted on Instagram, with the following caption:
“Happy 2026, Everyone.”
Under his leadership, India won all the T20I series and secured the Asia Cup. He now sets his sights on a strong performance with the bat in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and the 2026 T20 World Cup. Despite a successful year as a leader, Yadav concluded 2025 without registering a half-century.
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