Several cricketers and their families celebrated Raksha Bandhan on social media. The festival honors the bond between brothers and sisters.
Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt post for his sisters, including Ritika Sajdeh. Although not biological siblings, Yuvraj and Ritika share a strong brother-sister bond. He posted pictures of his sisters and wrote a caption expressing his gratitude. He said they have been a special part of his life and no distance can change their bond.
Virat Kohli’s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a story on Instagram. The story featured a collage of her tying a rakhi on Virat and posing with his elder brother Vikas. She wrote that no matter where life takes them, her prayers will always find them.
Irfan Pathan also shared his thoughts on the festival. He called Raksha Bandhan his favorite festival. He wished all brothers and sisters a happy Raksha Bandhan. He said he hopes the bond remains strong, blessed, and unbreakable.
Yuvraj Singh and Ritika Sajdeh Share a Special Bond, But Aren’t Related by Blood
Ritika Sajdeh is not Yuvraj Singh’s real sister. They are not related by blood.
Ritika entered the cricketing world as a sports management professional. Among her earliest clients was Yuvraj Singh. Over time, their working rapport turned into a close friendship. Yuvraj began calling her his sister, and she tied a rakhi on him. This gave rise to the confusion, but sources confirm that his gesture is purely honorary.
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh first met during a professional shoot in 2008. The meeting was memorable, but not because of a great first impression. Yuvraj Singh played an unexpected role in the story.
At the time, Ritika was working as a sports event manager. She had a close professional relationship with Yuvraj. When Rohit arrived at the shoot, Yuvraj pointed towards Ritika and warned him to stay away from her. He said she was his sister. Rohit was confused because he had never met her before. He quickly replied that he was there to meet Yuvraj and had nothing to do with her. Rohit later admitted that he did not have a good first impression of Ritika, even though they had not even spoken.
Their connection came later. Rohit had to redo the shoot because of technical issues with his microphone. That was when he finally met Ritika properly. She was kind and sweet to him. She even offered to help him if he needed anything. Ritika then began managing Rohit’s brand endorsements and shoots.
The confusion about their relationship continued. During Raksha Bandhan, an old photo of Ritika tying a rakhi on Yuvraj went viral. Many people thought she was his real sister. But they are not biological siblings. Yuvraj considers her his sister a mark of respect and friendship. The bond between Yuvraj and Ritika is honorary, not based on blood. Rohit and Ritika started dating later and got married in December 2015.
Virat Kohli Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra
Kohli observed Raksha Bandhan with his sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra. She shared an Instagram story showing her tying a rakhi to him. The post also included a brief moment with his elder brother, Vikas. She captioned it with a heartfelt message. She said no matter where life takes them, her prayers will always find him.
On the cricket field, Kohli’s last appearance was in India’s third ODI against England at Lord’s in July. He scored 74 runs off 59 balls. He finished the three-match series with 144 runs at an average of 48. He also had a strike rate of 109.09 and scored two half-centuries.
In 2026, he has scored 384 runs in six ODIs at an average of 64. He has hit one century and three half-centuries. His highest score so far is 124. He is scheduled to play next in India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The series begins on September 27.
He is closing in on two major milestones. He is 59 runs short of reaching 15,000 ODI runs. He currently has 14,941 runs. If he reaches the target, he will become only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the 15,000-run mark in ODIs. He is also chasing his 100th international century. He currently has 85 centuries to his name.
FAQs
Q. How did Yuvraj Singh celebrate Raksha Bandhan?
A. Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt post for his sisters.
Q. Is Ritika Sajdeh Yuvraj Singh’s biological sister?
A. No. Their brother-sister bond is honorary.
Q. Who tied a rakhi to Virat Kohli?
A. His sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra tied the rakhi.
Q. Who is Kohli’s elder brother?
A. His elder brother is named Vikas Kohli.
Q. What is Virat Kohli chasing in ODIs?
A. Kohli is chasing 15,000 ODI runs and 100 centuries.
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