The launch of the new Team India jersey for the ICC World T20 was a much-anticipated eventIn a week that saw plenty of action taking place on the field, in terms of the Asia Cup T20 2016 and the ICC World T20 2016, there were plenty of moments shared on social media as well.Some of them were in direct relation to the aforementioned tournaments while the others were bits and pieces from several cricketers’ lives which they wanted to share with their fans.Not just the cricketers, but their near and dear ones were also seen in these pictures. Here, in this slideshow, we bring to you the 10 best Instagram posts of the week from cricketers.
#1 David Warner and his daughters
David Warner, the Australian opener is a proud father two daughters has been exceptionally vocal about the role that they have played in shaping up the cricketer’s career. His daughters- Indi Rae and Ivy Mae- have often been seen accompanying the cricketer to the grounds, press conferences and the stands.
While the younger one, Indi Rae, is just two months old, born on January 13, Ivy Mae is only a year old, as she was born on September 11, 2014.
Here, in this adorable picture, Warner has combined the pictures of his daughters taken after they were just born.
#2 AB de Villiers and his family
Apart from his 360-degree fireworks on the field, AB de Villiers has been very active on social media as well, and has often taken to Instagram to share moments and parts from his life.
In this picture, he is seen sharing a picture containing his wife Danielle de Villiers and their son Abraham, who was born last year on July 23.
De Villiers has always been known for sharing such pictures with his fans. A week ago, the couple along with their son were seen dining in a cafe.
#3 Virat Kohli with Harbhajan Singh
Virat Kohli is a candid cricketer. Be it on the field or off the field, he has always been known as a person who expresses himself freely and not care about the situation or circumstances.
Perhaps that is also the reason why he has been so successful as a player and as the Test captain of the Indian Cricket Team, as he has never been the one holding any sort of an emotion back within himself.
Living in the moment and enjoying it has always added flair to his life as well as to those around him, and in this picture he is seen doing the same by spending some quality time with his teammate, and star India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh over dinner.
#4 Ajinkya Rahane in the new Indian jersey
Ajinkya Rahane might have been in and out of the limited-overs teams of late, but the cricketer has made his presence felt consistently on social media, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Rahane, who was recently in new for handing over the Indian jersey for the ICC World T20 2016 to Arman Jaffer, an Indian Under 19 cricketer, was seen sporting one himself, and was accompanied by his wife Radhika Dhopavkar.
The Mumbai cricketer is a part of the squad that would feature in the World T20 starting March 15 with the tournament opener between India and New Zealand.
#5 Hardik Pandya with Team India members
The new jersey of the Indian Cricket Team for the ICC World T20 2016 that was launched recently had made headlines al over the place, and every team India member participated in the photo shoot in which the players were seen sporting the jersey.
One of the newest entrants to the T20 squad, Hardik Pandya, who has already made a name for himself with his all-round capabilities was also seen enjoying himself in his newly-found home.
The camaraderie between the team India members and Pandya is clearly visible in this picture, wherein he is seen posing for selfies with the captain MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Harbhajan Sing, and Suresh Raina.
#6 Dwayne Bravo with Virender Sehwag and Mahela Jayawardena
The West Indian cricketer Dwayne Bravo is also a colourful character. Be it his fancy celebrations after getting a wicket, or his friendship with fellow cricketers off the field, Bravo has always been the one who catches the eye immediately.
The West Indian team is currently in India to participate in the ICC World T20 2016 and Dwayne Bravo is a part of it. Here, in this picture, he is seen posing with former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag, and the Sri Lankan batting legend Mahela Jayawardena.
#7 Graeme Smith and his gift hamper
Graeme Smith had surprised everyone with his sudden retirement at the age of 33 in 2014 but has been actively involved with the South African cricketing fraternity since then.
Apart from being a commentator, he was also appointed as the batting consultant for the Proteas recently on an ad-hoc basis. He also participated in the recently concluded Masters Champions League in the UAE.
Here, he is seen in a candid mood, accepting a box of gifts from an e-commerce website for Easter.
#8 Shane Warne with his children
Shane Warne could arguably be regarded as the most vocal cricketer to have played for Australia. Whether it was his verbals directed at the opposition or his exuberant celebrations after picking up a wicket, Warne never shied away from using his vocal chords.
And so he did on this occasion when his two daughters and his son presented a thanksgiving cake to him with “We are proud of you Dad” written on it. Warne’s two daughters are Summer Warne and Brooke Warne while the name of his son his Jackson Warne.
#9 Irfan Pathan in a Sherwani
The newlywed Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan might have missed out on the ICC World T20 despite his staggering performances in domestic cricket, but that disappointment has been taken in good stride by the cricketer who has been actively sharing his moments on Instagram.
In this picture, he is seen sporting a Sherwani, which, it is known through the caption adjacent to the image, has been designed by Pathan’s old friend and a designer by profession, Zafir.
#10 Yuvraj Singh on Women\'s Day
Yuvraj Singh seemed to have found his mojo back towards the end of the Asia Cup, with two swashbuckling knocks against Sri Lanka and the UAE.
Off the field too, Yuvraj moved a step ahead in his life by getting engaged to Hazel Keech. On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Punjab-born cricketer was seen posing with his fiancee on his left and his mother Shabnam Singh.
