Every family has their own way of celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali. On Saturday, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli urged everyone to enjoy the festivities sans crackers to reduce air and noise pollution. In the states of Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Rajasthan, firecrackers were completely banned. In UP, Bihar, only green crackers were allowed and in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh, they were allowed between 8 pm to 10 pm.
News18 quoted the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper saying, “A very happy Diwali from me to you and your families. May God bless you with peace, prosperity, and happiness this Diwali. Please remember do not burst crackers, protect the environment, and have fun at home with your loved ones with a simple diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion. God bless you all, take care.”
Happy Diwali 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 14, 2020
However, later that day, RCB all-rounder Shivam Dube shared photos of himself bursting phooljadis and anars while wishing his Twitter family on the occasion.
Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali & a prosperous new year ahead… pic.twitter.com/g0lZPzfJlY
— Shivam Dube (@IamShivamDube) November 14, 2020
Subsequently, sports fans started sharing memes on how Kohli’s own teammate didn’t listen to him and further questioned if this is why the IPL franchise didn’t win the tournament.
Now we know why RCB cant win a cup. Because players don’t listen to their captain 😭 https://t.co/kYBJygSAOP
— Deepak Murali (@kapeeeeed) November 15, 2020
Virat kohli rn:- pic.twitter.com/bA0wWkAOv7
— पार्थ (@deshmukh_parth_) November 14, 2020
Shivam Dubey to Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/65wMPnV8QC
— Abhishek Mishra MSDIAN (@msdian_abhi) November 14, 2020
Virat : You are dropped https://t.co/U34Be3BtDz
— Mitthu Marshal (@nikhilbhaijaan) November 15, 2020
This is why rcb is not winning trophies. He's not following what captain says. 😅 https://t.co/RB7W5Aksub
— daddy hundred ❂ (@daddyhundred) November 15, 2020
Virat: Don't burn crackers.
His most favourite all-rounder: https://t.co/FIc81rgZ8e
— Anuj (@TweeteRai_) November 14, 2020
His chances in the team are gone.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Captain asked for a crackerless diwali https://t.co/D2yclPPsdZ
— Incognito Atmanirbhar Moist. (@prafullsaraf) November 14, 2020
Shivam Dube ending his RCB career in one tweet. https://t.co/vt4HAP6vWs
— क्लाइव (@_vanillawallah) November 14, 2020
Captain Saab ne Mana Kiya tha na…
Aise behavior kyun… 😠 https://t.co/UMpxsDoJPc— Bibhu (@Bibhu237) November 14, 2020
How did you celebrate Diwali? Tell us!