Several former and current cricketers, including Indian captain Virat Kohli and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
The leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs Tendulkar celebrated the occasion at home, sharing a clip of him and his sister. He said, “Memories will always be there forever and the bond of love always grows stronger and stronger. #HappyRakshaBandhan, Tai!
Former India opener Virender Sehwag shared images of him and his sisters enjoying occasion. He wrote, “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”
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 #HappyRakshaBhandanpic.twitter.com/m8JBPYJjh3 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 26, 2018
Kohli, who was awarded the player of the match at Trent Bridge, shared an image from his younger days with his sister and mother celebrating the festival. He wrote, “Throwback to fond memories with @bhawnadhingra2Didi Wishing a very Happy #Rakhito all the sisters around the world.”
When brothers and sisters live miles away from each other, a simple thread keeps holding the affectionate relationship between them! Wishing you a very blessed and #HappyRakshaBandhanpic.twitter.com/IHfUsfvo7x — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 26, 2018