09 August,2025 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their sisters
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.
