Indian sports stars took to social media on Monday to share pictures with their siblings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some chose to celebrate the day virtually, while others had the company of their sisters. Here are some messages...
Updated On: 2020-08-04 09:19 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar: "This year's Raksha Bandhan is a little different. In spite of the 'temporary' distance, the bond of love I share with my sisters is stronger than ever. Hope all of you have a blessed #RakshaBandhan."
Former Indian flamboyant batsman Yuvraj Singh took to social networking site Instagram to share a few photos with his siblings through some throwback photos.
Yuvraj Singh: Walking down memory lane, remembering some wonderful times spent with my amazing siblings.
Yuvraj Singh: We may not get to see each other as often as we did during our younger days, but the bond we share has only strengthened over time!
Yuvraj Singh: Let’s also spare a moment to thank our sisters who are working in hospitals and healthcare units, protecting all of us by risking their own lives. #HappyRakshabandhan
Rishabh Pant: The official “Be nice to your sibling day” ! Just kidding .. Happy Rakhi @sakshi.pant. Always divided by chugli but united by love. @sarojrajenderpant
India's upcoming cricketer Shubman Gill also took to Instagram to post a few photos along with his sisters Shahneel and Simran celebrating Raksha Bandhan
Shubman Gill: Happy Rakhi @shahneelgill @simransidhu_737 . So lucky that you guys have a brother like me. haha kidding (not). Love you loads.
Kuldeep Yadav: "Where love never ends and to the most special bond in the world. Happy Rakhi."
Parthiv Patel: "This year's Rakshabandhan is slightly different...my sisters cannot be with me because of the covid situation...so my daughter did the ritual on their behalf... @k_i_nj_al #venika."
Jaydev Unadkat: To my darling sister, I can't thank you enough for everything that you do, being the eldest of the lot! You are the rock that keeps us all afloat, the anchor that keeps me grounded. I wish good health & happiness be with you forever Bendu.. Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone else celebrating!
Ajinkya Rahane: "Rakshabandhan is a festival we always celebrated together at home whenever I was in Mumbai. So many fond memories! Here's one throwback picture with Apurva and Shashank #happyrakshabandhan."
Suresh Raina: "Wishing everyone a Happy & Blessed Raksha Bandhan! Renu, you will forever be my favorite companion! I promise that I will forever be there for you To all the brothers and sisters, let's celebrate this Bandhan of Love."
Indian female professional wrestler Ritu Phogat also took to social media to share a series of photos of her celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her siblings.
Ritu Phogat: Celebrating love, celebrating relationship, celebrating our bond, celebrating our friendship, thats what this festival means to me. I love my country, I love my siblings, I love RakshaBandhan
Smriti Mandhana: Growing up people had idols and so did I. My brother was my idol and looking at him I learnt how to bat. Whether it was the grip, stance or backlift. From being my idol to loving me through the highs and lows I couldn't ask for anything more than to have you as my brother (even though sometimes you annoy me bohot zyada). Happy Raksha Bandhan Bhaiyuuuu. @shravan_mandhana
