Happy New Year 2018: How Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other cricketers rang into 2018

Newly weds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma begin their new year in Cape Town as India will take on South Africa in 3 Tests, 6 ODIs and 3 T20s, starting on January 5. Kohli said, "Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New year. Love and light to all." The first Test will be played in Cape Town. Kohli had said in the press conference before India’s departure for South Africa that the players would be relishing the chance to walk around freely in the country, something they haven’t been able to do for a long time now because of the extended run of series at home.

Rohit Sharma spent the New Year with his wife Ritika, teammate Ajinkya Rahane and Rahane's wife Radhika. "Happy new year folks, here’s wishing you an incredible 2018 #HappyNewYear #BringOn2018," said Rohit Sharma.

Cheteshwar Pujara had a good news to share on New Year. "We're expecting our little bundle of joy this year. May the coming year be as blessed and happy for everyone as it'll be for us," he said.

Ajinkya Rahane said, "Wish you all a very happy new year. Have a cheerful year ahead. #2018"

KL Rahul said, "I know everyone makes New Year Resolutions and it turns into New Year Regret!😏 We forget there are simpler ways to achieve it - A healthy breakfast, a 30 min morning walk, or a quick swim! Just start!!🤗 Kick ass this new year!! This is #MyFitStart"

Mohommad Kaif said, "May 2018 be the breakthrough year you had been looking for in your life #happy2018"

Mohammad Shami said, "As the new year renews all the happiness and good tidings, hope the joyful spirit keeps glowing in your heart forever! Happy New Year!"2018 to you and family's."

Robin Uthappa said, "Wishing you all a very blessed and successful new year. May God bless you all abundantly!! The Uthappas"

Indian coach Ravi Shastri is also in Cape Town with the rest of the team.

Virender Sehwag with wife Aarti Ahlawat wished his fans a happy new year.

Sourav Ganguly wrote, "Wish u all a very happy new year ..hope the new year brings you all happiness and luck .. God bless all"