WATCH: Test skipper Virat Kohli wishes everyone Happy Diwali

Kohli is leading the side for the first time on home soil in the longest format.

New Delhi: As the festival of Diwali is round the corner, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli took the opportunity to wish everyone on the occasion.

In fact, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) uploaded the video on their official Twitter account.

India Captain @imVkohli wishes you all a very Happy Diwali. https://t.co/qU3KOys1sN — BCCI (@BCCI) November 9, 2015

Under Kohli, who is leading the side for the first time on home soil in the longest format, India had sealed the first Test of the four-match series against South Africa at PCA Stadium, Mohali.

The 2nd match of the high-profile series will be played between November 14 to 18 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

The home team would certianly have an edge going into the next match, with crucial 1-0 lead.