The whole country is celebrating the Festival of Lights, Diwali 2018, today on November 07. And no doubt there is festivity all around. In fact, social media is abuzz with Diwali 2018 celebrations with almost every user uploading pictures, videos, and gifs related to the festival. Joining the bandwagon are former and current cricketers. These celebrities took to Twitter and wished their fans and followers on the occasion of Deepavali. Diwali 2018 Greetings & Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, Free GIF Image Messages, Facebook Status & Cover Photos to Share Online on Deepavali Festival.

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, who is known for his wit, chose to keep his Diwali 2018 wish simple. Sehwag tweeted: “May you leave a little sparkle wherever you go. May there be light and Love wherever you go. Wishing you a very #HappyDiwali.” Diwali 2018 Special: These Knocks by Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag & Rohit Sharma Can Work As Firecrackers This Deepavali (Watch Videos)

Apart from him, discarded middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh posted a video on Twitter. Yuvraj, who is a cancer survivor, appealed people to help the needy. “This Diwali make a promise to help better someone’s life. You are lucky to celebrate with the ones you love,” Yuvraj said in the video. The World Cup winner captioned the video as “Wishing everyone a very #HappyDiwali filled with hope, joy, peace & love. Be safe be happy and light up the life of someone in need by joining our #GiftASmile initiative. Happiness to all.”

Former Indian Test specialist VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan and Anil Kumble also wished their fans on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Shubh Diwali 2018 Greetings in Hindi: WhatsApp Messages, Stickers, GIF Images, SMS, Facebook Status to Send Deepavali Wishes Online

The Indian on the eve of Diwali had a gift for the country. The home side defeated Windies in the second T20 International to secure the series win. Guided by stand-in captain’s impressive knock of unbeaten 111, India posted 195 for two in their allotted 20 overs. Rohit was already in the mood of the festival as he lit the stadium with his amazing stroke play. The right-hander smashed seven sixes and eight fours during his stay. Windies then were restricted to124 for nine.

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