From Shreyash Iyer to Rishabh Pant: India cricketers celebrate Raksha Bandhan - pictures inside

Shreyas Iyer celebrates Raksha Bandhan (Instagram Photo)

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Indian players, inclduing Pant, celebrate Raksha Bandhan (Photo Credits: @LucknowIPL on X)

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Raksha Bandhan, one of India’s most cherished festivals, is all about celebrating the enduring bond between brothers and sisters.This year, several Indian cricket stars took a break from their busy schedules to spend quality time with their siblings, sharing heartfelt moments that warmed fans’ hearts.Rishabh Pant, India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter and Test vice-captain, marked the occasion with his sister, Sakshi Pant.A candid picture of the duo has gone viral on social media, with Sakshi and Rishabh flaunting his rakhi and smiling warmly.For a player known for his aggressive stroke play, this tender family moment offered fans a glimpse of his softer side.Shreyas Iyer, stylish middle-order batter and one of India’s most dependable limited-overs players, also joined in the celebrations.He posted a delightful picture with his sister, Shresta Iyer, captioned simply, “Happy Rakshabandhan.”The image captured their easy camaraderie and genuine affection, reminding followers that beyond the cricket field, these athletes are devoted sons and brothers.From home celebrations to thoughtful captions, the posts reflected how, even for national sporting heroes, family traditions remain close to the heart.For fans, these glimpses offered something more personal than the statistics and highlights they’re used to seeing—an insight into the people behind the players.Raksha Bandhan is a festival rooted in love, protection, and mutual respect. The act of a sister tying a rakhi on her brother’s wrist symbolises a promise of care and support. This year, cricketers like Pant and Iyer showed that no matter how hectic their professional lives get, these values remain constant.

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