How Indian team celebrated Diwali amid the AUS vs IND 2025 series?

The Indian cricket team celebrated Diwali 2025 on the road, arriving in Adelaide for the second One Day International (ODI) in the current India vs Australia series. Upon arrival, a festive moment occurred as hundreds of fans came to the airport to greet their cricketing heroes. The terminal was bustling with cheers of “Rohit! Rohit!” and “Kohli! Kohli!”, which only added to the excitement and special feel, especially with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli there. Fans waved the flag, took pictures, and celebrated the Diwali festival of lights along with their stars.

The team, which is currently being captained by stand-in captain Shubman Gill, is hoping to bounce back well after a losing this game heavily in the first ODI at Perth Stadium on October 19. Despite that loss, the mood among the supporters in Adelaide was cheerful and full of hope. Rohit and Kohli, came back to international cricket for the opening game, took some time to reach their fans. Both players smiled, waved and took pictures while acknowledging the love and energy of the crowd. For the Indian fans living abroad, this was a Diwali- celebrated light, color and cricket idol to share with.

The scenes at the Adelaide Airport showed how strong the connection is between the Indian players and their global fan base. The celebrations created an atmosphere similar to a home game, even though the team was far away from Indian soil. It came at a crucial time for the Men in Blue, who are determined to level the series after their tough start in Perth. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return to the ODI lineup was one of the most talked-about moments before the series began. However, both batters failed to make a big impact in the first match, falling early to the pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, which left India’s middle order under pressure.

Diwali Cheer Lights Up Team India’s Spirits

As the team was preparing for their next match, the warm welcome in Adelaide acted as a big morale boost. The players were smiling and relaxed, embracing the slightly festive spirit around them, and the fans’ Diwali celebration reminded everyone that the love for Indian cricket knows no borders. Even when away from home, the players could feel the festival spirit within their supporters.

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Gearing up for the second ODI on October 23, India will hope to make a tougher contest of it under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. For Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the game presents another opportunity to make a big play and bring happiness to millions of fans across the globe celebrating Diwali. This special festive occasion in Adelaide really demonstrated that even when playing abroad, Team India takes the light and joy of home with them.