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Updated November 7th, 2018 at 16:07 IST

Happy Diwali 2018: Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman lead wishes among Indian cricketers

On this auspicious occasion, the Indian cricket fraternity took the opportunity to wish their fans and fellow Indians, a very Happy Diwali.

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Diwali, also known as the festival of lights is widely celebrated across India to mark the victory of good over evil. And on this auspicious occasion, the Indian cricket fraternity took the opportunity to wish their fans and fellow Indians, a very Happy Diwali.

Leading the wishes was the swashbuckling batsman, Virender Sehwag, who is fondly called Viru by his fans. The 'Nawab of Najafgarh is known to be a very active presence on his social media, constantly entertaining his fans with his witty posts.

"May you leave a little sparkle wherever you go. May there be light and Love wherever you go. Wishing you a very #HappyDiwali," wrote Virender Sehwag in his tweet.

Following suit of his former teammate, VVS Laxman extended his greetings on the occasion. The Indian opening batsman said: "Wishing you “ A Very Happy & Prosperous Diwali. May millions of lamps illuminate your life with endless joy, prosperity and wealth forever. #HappyDeepavali.''

Here's how the rest of Indian cricketers wished their fans:

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Diwali is celebrated by lighting up houses, bursting crackers, sharing sweets and exchanging greetings between friends. However, the Rohit Sharma led Indian cricket team gave fans an early Diwali gift after they thrashed West Indies in the second T20I to claim the three-match series with a 2-0 lead.

Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap after he became the highest run-getter for India in the shortest format of the game. By doing so, he also surpassed Virat Kohli who was the previous holder of this record.

The Hitman, as he is fondly referred, achieved this feat playing his 86th T20I for the Men In Blue, also smashed his fourth T20I century, which is the most by any batsman in the format, to power India to 195/2. He remained unbeaten at 111 in an innings that was laced with eight fours and seven sixes, during his 61-ball stay at the crease.

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Published November 7th, 2018 at 13:23 IST

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