Several prominent cricketers took to social media to share cherished moments with their sisters on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. From light-hearted banter to emotional tributes, the festival of sibling love was celebrated in true style by the country’s top stars.
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav offered fans a candid look into his Raksha Bandhan celebrations through a delightful Instagram post. The carousel of pictures captured the playful yet affectionate bond he shares with his sister.
Currently undergoing rehabilitation, Suryakumar has started intense training sessions as he eyes a return for the Asia Cup next month.
Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, a pivotal figure in India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign, also marked the occasion with a special post dedicated to his sister.
Adding to the celebrations was India’s power-hitter Rinku Singh, who featured in a festive post shared by his sister Neha Singh. She posted a photograph of their Raksha Bandhan celebration, tagging her brother and writing:
Rinku, who has become a mainstay in India’s T20I setup following the T20 World Cup, is yet to cement his place in the ODI side. Despite limited opportunities in the 50-over format, having featured in just two ODIs, his List A numbers are outstanding. In 52 innings, the southpaw has amassed 1,899 runs at an impressive average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 94.8, including one century and 17 fifties.
In 33 T20Is, Rinku has scored 546 runs at an average of 42.00 and a blazing strike rate of 161.06, registering three half-centuries so far. Since his debut against Ireland in 2023, the 27-year-old has become a crucial finisher in the T20 format.
A key figure for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, Rinku has played 59 IPL matches, scoring 1,099 runs at a strike rate of 145.20, with four half-centuries to his name.