Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh and others extend greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi 2020

On the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 on Saturday, the cricket fraternity came in unison and extended their warm greetings to the countrymen on this auspicious festival which marks the arrival of 'Lord Ganesha'. 

From Indian skipper Virat Kohli to former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, all took to their official social media handles to wish their fans on this special occasion.

With the usual frenzy, glitter and glam missing this year due to coronavirus pandemic, skipper Kohli wished that Ganpati Bappa protects everyone at this difficult time.

"May Lord Ganesha protect us in these difficult moments. Folded hands Wishing you a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. Stay safe and have a great day with your loved ones," the swashbuckling Indian batsman wrote on Twitter.

May Lord Ganesha protect us in these difficult moments.  Wishing you a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. Stay safe and have a great day with your loved ones.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 22, 2020

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, on the other hand, posted an adorable photo of Lord Ganesha and tweeted, "#HappyGaneshChaturthi Wisdom, prosperity and happiness to you and your loved ones."

#HappyGaneshChaturthi Wisdom, prosperity and happiness to you and your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ZfLV6shKp — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 22, 2020

Meanwhile, Yuvraj shared a picture of him carrying the idol of Lord Ganesha and hoped that Bappa removes all the obstacles and fills everyone's life with happiness.

"This Ganesh Chaturthi, I pray that Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles from our paths and showers everyone with abundance, happiness and great good fortune," he wrote.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, I pray that Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles from our paths and showers everyone with abundance, happiness and great good fortune #HappyGaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/rwGtmkFmLp — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 22, 2020

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag also posted a picture of him bringing Lord Ganesha to his home while also extending warm greetings to his countrymen.

"Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murthy! Darshan Marte Maan wish fulfilment! Ganpati Bappa Morya. #HappyGaneshChaturthi," Sehwag tweeted.

जय देव जय देव
जय देव जय देव
जय मंगल मूर्ति
दर्शन मार्ते मान कामना पूर्ति !
गणपति बप्पा मोर्या ।#HappyGaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/vJXHmAFhZK — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 22, 2020

Here are other wishes:

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! 
May Lord Ganesha shower us all with his blessings & this festival brings love, joy and celebrations for you and your family!#ganpatibappamorya pic.twitter.com/FZbYo7MKZx — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 22, 2020

आप सभी को गणेश चतुर्थी की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएं!

ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/PnwnA8GKm8 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 22, 2020

Wishing you all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi filled with great health, joy and prosperity.
Stay safe. — K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 22, 2020

May Lord Ganesha illuminate your life's journey & provide you with auspicious beginnings.
Wish you a very happy #HappyGaneshChaturthi. pic.twitter.com/3Zg2SLjxkD — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 22, 2020

Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, the occasion marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. The 10-day long festival is being celebrated this year with precautions as deadly novel coronavirus outbreak has affected the normal functioning.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across the globe and majorly in Maharashtra.