As India celebrates the vibrant festival of Holi, the cricket fraternity has joined millions of fans in spreading joy and positivity through heartfelt social media messages. From legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to IPL franchises embracing AI-powered creativity, the cricketing world came together to wish fans a colourful and safe celebration amid the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.
Happy Holi!
Virat Kohli, who remains one of cricket’s most followed personalities, shared a story on his Instagram platform with a heartfelt message: “Happy Holi. May this festival of colours bring success, happiness, and positivity to your life.” The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain will soon be seen in action during the IPL 2026.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “Happy Holi! Hope this day brings positivity, good health, and lots of happy moments your way. If you end up completely drenched, consider it a winning performance!”
India head coach Gautam Gambhir, currently preparing the team for their crucial T20 World Cup semifinal against England, also took a moment to extend warm wishes: “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi!”
Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi! #HappyHoli pic.twitter.com/q6keO5DP6V
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 4, 2026
ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared his wishes on the eve of Holi: “May the festival of colours bring joy, prosperity, and harmony to your life. Wishing you and your family a safe, vibrant, and blessed Holi filled with happiness and togetherness!”
May the festival of colours bring joy, prosperity, and harmony to your life. Wishing you and your family a safe, vibrant, and blessed Holi filled with happiness and togetherness ! pic.twitter.com/hycL7ERUuI
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 4, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia shared his greetings on X: “May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration.”
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Popular IPL franchises embrace AI creativity for festive posts
May every colour you throw carry happiness and a little extra Yellove 💛🎨
Here’s to a Holi filled with smiles and joy ✨🥳#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 #HappyHoli pic.twitter.com/FzOfogKjKL— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 4, 2026
ಬಣ್ಣಗಳ ಹಬ್ಬ ಹೋಳಿಯ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! 🙌🌈
Wishing a very happy Holi from all of us at RCB! ✨🤗#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/7VPGN5M2Kh
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 4, 2026
Wishing everyone a bright, happy, and colourful Holi 🎨 pic.twitter.com/edF1kgvWiP
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 3, 2026
Holi wishes with extra thandai & unlimited mithai 💛 🕺 pic.twitter.com/nLrZFwBicE
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 4, 2026
May this day be filled with lots of colors, blessings and roars ✨💙 pic.twitter.com/xn3GmBWfZD
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 4, 2026
Himmat, daleri, kurbani, jazba, pyaar da hi dooja naam Punjab, sajna 🦁
Hola Mohalla di lakh lakh mubarkan, Punjabio! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/RSoPJIm2d0
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 4, 2026
Happy Holi from ours to yours 🤗 pic.twitter.com/5dCe9qWY9H
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 4, 2026
Pehchano inn faces ko 😉🎨 pic.twitter.com/dqC7cQmuka
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 3, 2026
Bura na maano Holi hai 😂💗 pic.twitter.com/GQS2rzrvxe
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 3, 2026
Paltan, तुमची होळी सुरु झाली का? 😃 pic.twitter.com/cTMiDLGkGB
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 3, 2026
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