Holi 2025: How Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and IPL Stars Turned the Town into Colourful Chaos & Had a Blast Doing It

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There's something magical about Holi that transcends all boundaries. It's not just about splashing vibrant colors on one another; it's about sharing moments of pure joy and unity. As the festival of colors unfolded this year, it wasn't just the streets of India that witnessed the fervor, but also cricket legends and IPL stars who dipped into the colourful spirit.

Take it from the timeless words of Rabindranath Tagore: “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” This Holi, the magic wasn't in the colors alone but in the smiles and camaraderie that filled the air.

From the cricketing titans like Sachin Tendulkar and Justin Langer to IPL teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, everyone jumped headfirst into the riot of colours. With water guns, playful smears, and laughter all around, this Holi was about more than just the game – it was about bonding, love, and joy, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

1. The Masters Let Loose: Holi Celebrations by Cricket Legends

You'd usually see them with bats and balls, but this Holi, cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were all about splashing colours and sharing festive cheer. Tendulkar, playing for India Masters in the International Masters League (IML), was the picture of joy as he took to spraying water guns on his teammates, including Yuvraj Singh and Yousuf Pathan.

For Sehwag, Holi wasn't just about playing cricket; it was about spreading happiness. His tweet, “May the splashes of colour brighten your life with laughter, love, joy, and unforgettable memories,” was a beautiful reminder that Holi is about more than just colors; it's about shared happiness.

KL Rahul took to X, sending out a rainbow of wishes for a “happy and colorful” Holi, lighting up everyone’s feed with his festive cheer.

2. IPL Teams Show Their True Colors

When the IPL camps decided to join in on the festivities, it was an explosion of colour and unity. The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, had their team hotel buzzing with laughter and splashes of vibrant hues. Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, and the whole squad let go of their intense pre-season preparations to indulge in a fun-filled celebration.

In Lucknow, Rishabh Pant and coach Justin Langer were seen drenched in colour, adding a playful twist to the team’s build-up for the season. Even in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans were not to be left behind, with head coach Ashish Nehra and his squad painting the town red (and blue, and green) together.

3. The Charm of Holi Unites Everyone

No matter where you are in India, Holi’s magic lies in how it brings people together. It's not just about the festival; it’s the symbolism of triumph over evil, the victory of happiness over negativity. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message, “This festival, filled with joy and happiness, will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life,” to President Droupadi Murmu’s heartfelt greetings, it was clear: this Holi, everyone was connected by one universal colour—unity.