Published 16:19 IST, November 14th 2020

Indian skipper Virat Kohli & others from the cricketing fraternity extend Diwali greetings

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and other members from the cricketing fraternity extended Diwali greetings as India celebrates the 'Festival of Lights' on Saturday

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli and ors from cricketing fraternity came forward to extend Diwali greetings as India celebrates 'Festival of Lights' on Saturday. On this day, people across country celebrate festival by decorating ir houses, exchanging sweets and pleasantries, offering prayers, and remembering triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

"A very happy Diwali from me to you and your families. May God bless you with peace, prosperity, and happiness this Diwali. Please remember do t burst crackers to protect environment and have fun at home with your loved ones with a simple Diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion," said Kohli in video that was posted on his official Twitter handle.

 

Apart from batting megastar, several ors from cricketing fraternity also came forward to wish ir fans on this auspicious day.

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Former Indian vice-captain Virender Sehwag took micro-blogging site and wished for everyone's path to always be lit with love and happiness. 


One of Team India's finest Test cricketers VVS Laxman also came up with a unique wish for one and all on social media.

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Rewned commentators as well as cricket pundits, Harsha Bhogle, and Aakash Chopra also extended Diwali wishes to everyone. 

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Coming back to Virat Kohli, top-ranked ODI batsman is currently in Australia where he will be leing Indian team in upcoming all-format bilateral series that gets underway on vember 27. Kohli & Co. are Down Under for what is expected to be a gruelling two-month extravaganza. 

India tour of Australia 2020/21

India kicked off ir tour to Australia with a three-match ODI series starting on Friday, 27 vember, followed by as many T20Is and four Tests. T20Is will be played in Canberra (4 December) and Sydney (6, 8 December). 

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final leg of India vs Australia 2020 series will see two sides play four Tests in Test Series. elaide will play host to an iconic day-night Test between two countries, with series opener scheduled to begin from December 17.

Boxing Day Test will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, before players go back to Sydney to play annual New Year's Test. That match is scheduled for January 7 to give players some ditional rest between matches. final match of India vs Australia 2020 series will begin on January 15 at Gabba in Brisbane.

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16:19 IST, November 14th 2020