Photos: From Shubman Gill to Shreyas Iyer – Here is how Indian cricket players celebrated Rakshabandhan

While India celebrated Rakshabandhan on August 9, 2025, the fraternity of cricket joined the heat and enthusiasm. Social media burst out sincere images and messages from the best Indian cricket players, showing the special bond they share with their sisters. Charming family gatherings with tributes to social networks filled with pleasure, this festive occasion revealed the sweeter side of the cricket heroes of India.

Comforting moment of Shubman Gill with Sister Shahneel

India test captain Shubman gill Marked Rakshabandhan with an affectionate celebration alongside his older sister Shahneel Gill. Their obligation as brothers and sisters has long been visible for fans, and this year was no different. Shahneel equaled a dynamic Rakhi on Shubman’s wrist, and the duo then published a collage of frank photos, capturing their heat.

Shreyas Iyer and Sister Shresta exchange jokes

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer celebrated the day with his sister Shresta Iyer, a professional dancer. Shreyas shared a joyful photo on Instagram, seated in addition to Shresta, simply subtitled, “Happy Rakshabandhan.” In recent months, Iyer has worked tirelessly to recover his place in the national team, and his festive article has offered fans an overview of his family life and the support system behind his successful career. The presence of Shresta was crucial in the trip of Iyer, with the brothers and sisters often seen attending events and sharing happy moments together.

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Other cricket stars: brothers and sisters and festive joy

It was not only Gill and Iyer. Social media was flooded with Rakshabandhan photos from the whole landscape of cricket. Suryakumar’s sister Yadav, Dinn, tied him a Rakhi, with the radiant faces of their brothers and sisters winning the Internet.

Virender Sehwag, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Chahar And Jasprit Bumrah Also taken on Instagram, their messages with stylized laughter, affections and rakhis.

Virender Sehwag with his sisters, Anju and Manju

Rishabh Pant with his sister SAKSHI

Deepak Chahar and her actress sister Malti

Jasprit Bumrah with his older sister Juhika

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