The global cricketing fraternity, including players and organizations like the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket, extended warm New Year 2026 greetings across social media platforms. Prominent figures such as Chris Gayle, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, Irfan Pathan, Gautam Gambhir, and Virat Kohli shared messages of happiness, health, success, and new beginnings with fans worldwide. These greetings reflect a collective spirit of positivity and hope as the new year commences.