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On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, cricketers from the Indian subcontinent showcased their devotion through temple visits and rituals.
Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das, not part of the country's Champions Trophy squad, observed Maha Shivaratri with profound reverence. Hailing from a Hindu family, he performed special rituals to Shiva Lingams and shared images of the ceremony on his social media platforms, which garnered widespread appreciation.
In India, several cricket stars marked the festival with temple visits. Tilak Varma, Deepak Chahar and Karn Sharma, all associated with the Mumbai Indians franchise for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, visited Mumbai's historic Babulnath Temple.
The trio offered prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for the season ahead. Varma shared photographs of their visit on social media, captioning them "Har Har Mahadev".
Beyond temple visits, many sporting legends took to social media to extend Maha Shivaratri greetings.
Badminton star Saina Nehwal also took to social media, wishing her followers a Happy Mahashivratri, expressing hope for love, peace and happiness.
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended his wishes, saying, "May the rhythm of Shiva’s damru remove negativity and fill your life with positivity. Wish you a very Happy Mahashivratri."
Similarly, Venkatesh Prasad conveyed, "On this auspicious night, may you find peace, strength, and prayer."