Team India celebrates Diwali 2025 at ‘British Raj’

A video of the Indian team celebrating the festival has been widely shared on the internet.

Ahead of the 2nd ODI on Thursday, the Indian cricket team members had a special ‘team dinner’ at an Indian restaurant called ‘British Raj.’ The team celebrated Diwali 2025 together in Australia as the side is touring the country for a limited-overs series.

The Indian cricket team celebrates Diwali 2025 in Australia.

The Indian cricket team members celebrated Diwali 2025 together at an Indian restaurant in Australia named British Raj, according to 7News Adelaide. Players who were seen attending the party included ViratKohli, ShreyasIyer, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar in a video posted by the news outlet. On Monday, India captain Shubman Gill extended his warm and heartfelt greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali. India’s cricket fraternity, from Gill to head coachGautamGambhir, ensured to light up social media with their wishes. Gill took to X and wrote, “Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, laughter and love.”

India’s cricketing stars wish everyone a Happy Diwali.

Joining in the celebrations was former India captain of the women’s team, Mithali Raj. She wrote, “As lights adorn every home, may peace and joy dwell in every soul. Happy Diwali to everyone!” BCCI wished everyone on X writing, “Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali.” GautamGambhir extended his greetings, writing, “Wishing everyone a very happy & prosperous Diwali! May the lights of this pious festival dispel all darkness!” VVS Laxman shared, “May the divine light of Diwali illuminate your life with peace, prosperity and joy. Wishing all of you a bright and beautiful Diwali!”