<p>On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/diwali-2020-india-along-with-the-world-celebrates-the-festival-of-lights-343118">Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights</a></p>

<p>This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/USLnZnMwzT">pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT</a></p>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1327499092193202177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. <a href="https://t.co/qIOHfRZoWW">pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW</a></p>
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1327493359875756033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> ... <a href="https://twitter.com/NHarvir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHarvir</a> ... <a href="https://t.co/OKx7NeIQYg">pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg</a></p>
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<p>Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness. <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/Njd8eOaDYW">pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1327459132950020096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. <a href="https://t.co/hCGca7bU3J">pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1327420329656864769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1327471040386142210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday.

On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish. Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans. Happy Diwali 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 14, 2020 × BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans. Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 14, 2020 × Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Bhupathi (@mbhupathi) × Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali. Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... #HappyDiwali ... @NHarvir ... pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness." Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness. @adgpi #Respect #JaiHind #HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 14, 2020 × VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health." Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali. May your path always be lit with love and happiness. Wish you a very#HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/r2pPVZ8QYm — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 14, 2020 ×

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From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali'

Listen to another edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' by PM Modi on the occasion of Diwali

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