International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah, former Indian cricketers VVS Laxman and Parthiv Patel, alongside Hockey India, extended warm Diwali greetings to people across India on November 8, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health during the festival of lights.
Jay Shah, who formerly served as secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), posted on social media platform X expressing hope that the occasion would reinforce people’s commitment to a future of peace, progress, and prosperity. “May the festival of lights strengthen our resolve to build a future filled with peace, progress and prosperity. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali,” he wrote.
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Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman also extended heartfelt wishes, hoping the festival would bring happiness, peace, and positivity to individuals and their families. He posted on X: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to you and your loved ones. May we continue to spread light, hope and positivity.”
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel emphasised the importance of traditions and spending time with loved ones in his message. “Some traditions never grow old, and some moments become memories we carry with us forever. A little light, a lot of love and the people who matter most. Wishing everyone a wonderful Diwali!” he wrote.
Hockey India also issued Diwali greetings, wishing happiness and prosperity to the nation. The national sporting organisation stated on X: “Hockey India wishes everyone a very Happy Diwali! May this festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity and countless reasons to celebrate.”
The messages from prominent sports figures and organisations contributed to the festive spirit, coinciding with Diwali celebrations that began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main Diwali festival and Lakshmi Puja were observed on November 8, with Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj to be observed on November 10 and 11, respectively.
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