Complete list of cricketers who extended their wishes on Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is a special festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India and is also known as Janmashtami, Krishnashtami and Gokulashtami.

Several cricketers and cricket stars joined the celebrations by sharing their wishes with fans on social media. Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina were among those who extended their greetings. ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker also shared their wishes on the festive occasion.

In this article, we will look at the complete list of cricketers who extended their wishes on Krishna Janmashtami. From festive messages to special social media posts, here are the cricket stars who celebrated the occasion and shared the festive spirit with their fans.

Why is Janmashtami celebrated today?

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India and in several parts of the world. Mathura and Vrindavan hold special significance as they are closely associated with Krishna's life and traditions.

On this day, devotees visit temples, offer prayers and take part in special rituals. Many people observe a fast, sing devotional songs and attend night vigils as they wait for midnight, which is believed to be the time of Lord Krishna's birth. Temples are decorated with flowers and lights, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The celebrations also include readings from the Bhagavad Gita, dance performances and devotional programmes. Families and devotees prepare traditional food and share the festive spirit with loved ones. Janmashtami is therefore celebrated as a day of faith, devotion and joy in honour of Lord Krishna.

Complete list of cricketers who shared Janmashtami wishes

Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina and ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended their wishes to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Sehwag shared his festive greetings on X, writing, "Haathi Ghoda Paal ki, Jai Kanhaiya Laal Ki. Wishing you a Krishna Janmashtami as sweet as makhan and as electric as Kanha’s raas! Hare Krishna." 

Raina also shared his wishes on X, saying, "Radhe-Radhe. Heartfelt wishes to all on the birth festival of mischievous Nandlal. May Kanha Ji's grace bring love, peace, happiness, and prosperity to every life. Jai Shri Krishna!"

Former India captain Virat Kohli also joined the celebrations by sharing a Janmashtami video on his Instagram story. Apart from Kohli, former India stars such as Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Rishabh Pant and RP Singh also shared their wishes with fans on social media. Their posts reflected the festive spirit as cricket stars joined millions of devotees in celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

Jay Shah also extended his greetings on the occasion. He wrote on X, "As we celebrate Janmashtami, may Lord Krishna inspire us to embrace every challenge with courage, every victory with humility and every journey with faith. Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed Janmashtami." The messages from the cricketers and other sports personalities added to the festive spirit and gave fans a chance to celebrate the special occasion with their favourite stars.