New Delhi. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, star batsman Virat Kohli and International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah extended best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Everyone shared the message of love, happiness and mutual brotherhood through social media.
The five-day Diwali festival began with Dhanteras on November 6. After this, Chhoti Diwali was celebrated on 7th November.
Main Diwali and worship of Goddess Lakshmi is being done today i.e. on 8th November. After this, the festival of Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on 10th November and Bhai Dooj on 11th November.
BCCI extended wishes on its official social media 'X' account and wrote, “Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali.”
Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir posted on social media platform 'X' and wrote, “We play to win big – for a billion hearts. Happy Diwali to all.”
Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli wrote on Instagram Story, “May this festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity and a lot of positivity in your life. A very happy Diwali to you and your family.
Former BCCI Secretary and ICC Chairman Jai Shah also extended Diwali wishes through social media.
He wrote on 'X' that may this festival of lights further strengthen our resolve to build a future full of peace, progress and prosperity. Best wishes to everyone on Diwali.
While wishing Diwali on 'X', former legendary batsman Yuvraj Singh wrote that may your home always be filled with love, your heart with happiness and your life with the moments that truly matter. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, peace and countless reasons to smile.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen also wished Diwali to his Indian friends and fans. He wrote that on this very happy occasion, Happy Diwali to all my wonderful friends! Hope this festival of all of you is full of love, laughter and fun.