As the clock struck midnight, Indian cricketing legends like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and others lit up social media with heartfelt wishes, giving fans a glimpse into their personal celebrations.
From Dhoni's serene lantern release to Kohli's vibrant street celebrations in Sydney, these stars made their New Year messages as memorable as their on-field performances.

The Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, added his trademark humor with an Instagram post captioned, "Hello? Is it 2025?" paired with a nostalgic and charming photo.
MS Dhoni shared a rare and touching moment through his wife Sakshi Singh's Instagram Story, releasing a lantern into the sky as a symbol of his hopes for 2025.
Suresh Raina extended his warm wishes via Instagram Stories, saying, "May 2025 bring you endless joy, success, and cherished moments with loved ones."
Bumrah shared an adorable family photo with wife Sanjana Ganesan and captioned it, "Happy 2025 from mum & dad and Angadoo, who went to bed at 9 PM like the best little boy he is."
Gautam Gambhir kept it brief on X, wishing everyone "health, happiness, and prosperity" for the new year.
Yuvraj Singh shared a montage of his 2024 highlights with a motivating caption, "New year, new goals, same unstoppable spirit-All my love and wishes for everyone to have the most amazing 2025!"
Irfan Pathan shared a lively video on X, wishing everyone a year filled with "great health and new excitement."
Ravichandran Ashwin shared a thoughtful message with his wife, saying, "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. We dive into another orbit around the sun."
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrated New Year on the streets of Sydney with friends, including Devdutt Padikkal. Their casual yet heartfelt celebration resonated with fans worldwide.
With such positivity and joy setting the tone, fans eagerly anticipate what these champions will achieve in 2025.