Gautam Gambhir, BCCI, IPL Franchises Extend Heartwarming Diwali Greetings To Fans

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises extended Diwali greetings to fans, sharing messages of love, happiness and togetherness on the festive occasion. The five-day Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6 and continued with Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja is being celebrated on Saturday, followed by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Taking to social media platform X, Gambhir wrote: "We Play to Win BIG - A Billion Hearts!!! Happy Diwali, Team India."

" We Play to Win BIG - A Billion Hearts" !!! ♥️Happy Diwali https://t.co/REC4BjliwX

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 8, 2026

The BCCI also extended its wishes, posting: "Here's wishing everyone a very happy Diwali."

Here's wishing everyone a very happy Diwali 🪔 #TeamIndia https://t.co/srZ20GPf6s

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 8, 2026

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen shared a heartfelt message, writing: "Happy Diwali to all of my wonderful friends at this most joyous occasion! I hope you all have the most wonderful period of love, laughter and fun."

Happy Diwali to all of my wonderful friends at this most joyous occasion! I hope you all have the most wonderful period of love, laughter, and fun. 🙏🏽

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 7, 2026

Among the IPL franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) highlighted the importance of family and togetherness in its festive message.

"Deepavali is all about togetherness, creating memories and celebrating the joy of being a family. Wishing everyone a joyful and light-filled Deepavali!" the franchise posted on X.

Deepavali is all about togetherness, creating memories and celebrating the joy of being a family. 🫂🥳 Wishing everyone a joyful and light-filled Deepavali! 🪔💛 #WhistlePodu #HappyDiwali https://t.co/SDhnqBALKE

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 8, 2026

Mumbai Indians also extended greetings to their supporters, popularly known as the One Family.

"Our #OneFamily wishes you a Diwali full of light, love and happiness! What's your Outfit Of The Day?" the franchise wrote.

Sunrisers Hyderabad wished its supporters, saying: "Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones, Orange Army."

Rajasthan Royals also joined in the celebrations with a heartfelt message.

"Here's to love, light and doing what you love around your favourite people forever. Have a blessed Diwali, guys," the franchise posted.

The messages from across the cricket fraternity added to the festive spirit, with players, administrators and franchises reaching out to fans to celebrate one of India's biggest festivals.

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