India celebrated Raksha Bandhan on 26th August 2018 with joy and excitement. The famous Hindu festival is commemorated in honour of the loving relationship between brothers and sisters. Raksha Bandhan 2018 saw famous Indian cricketers get excited about celebrating Rakhi festival just like any other guys who were excited about getting a rakhi tied on their wrist by sisters. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli wished his elder sister Bhavna by posting an adorable throwback childhood picture on Instagram. ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of Rakhi festival celebrations with his Savita ‘Tai’ on Twitter.  Gautam Gambhir Gets Rakhi Love From Transgenders, Posts a Heart-Touching Message, See Pictures.

Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was missing his younger sister Apurva on Raksha Bandhan as he is away on England tour. The funniest post on Raksha Bandhan was put up by a cricketer came from Virender Sehwag (no surprises there) as he called himself ‘Ganju (bald)’ while celebrating with sisters Manju and Anju! Sara Ali Khan and Inaaya Naumi Kemmu Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Brothers Taimur and Ibrahim, Check Out Adorable Inside Pics.

Take a look at all the Rakhi greetings from famous cricketers on Raksha Bandhan 2018.

Virat Kohli writes for his elder sister Bhavna Kohli Dhingra, "Throwback to fond memories with @bhawna_kohli_dhingra didi 😊 Wishing a very Happy #Rakhi to all the sisters around the world. #Rakhshabandhan".

Indian Test Team Vice Captain Ajinkya Rahane got nostalgic on Raksha Bandhan as he is away on cricket tour in London and is missing being with his younger sister Apurva. Nevertheless, he shared an adorable picture of the brother-sister duo, writing, "Today on Raksha Bandhan, I miss having my rakhi tied by you, just like every year. You are the best sister one could ask for!#HappyRakshaBandhan Apurva."

Sachin Tendulkar writes for his 'Tai', Savita, "Memories will always be there forever and the bond of love always grows stronger and stronger. #HappyRakshaBandhan, Tai!"

Virender Sehwag celebrating Raksha Bandhan with his sisters Anju and Manju. The former Indian opening batsman turned social media star writes, "Celebrating the wonderful inseparable bond that is Raksha Bandhan. With my lovely sisters Anju ji and Manju ji , I Ganju ji :) Wishing you all a very #HappyRakshaBhandan".

Suresh Raina's elder sister Renu tying a rakhi on his brother's wrist. Raina shared this beautiful pic with the caption, "An everlasting bond to always cherish! Wish you all a very #happyrakshabandhan❤️".

Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with gusto by Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Kartik Aryan on Sunday. They also took to Twitter and Instagram to share adorable celebratory pictures and greetings. It is truly one favourite festival of everyone, be it aam janta or star celebs.

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