It is a time for wishes and prayers as the world rings in another New Year, carrying hopes of prosperity and goodness lighting up everyone’s lives. People across the globe, from all walks of life, are in a celebratory mood as they gather in towns and public squares, singing in unison and embracing the dawn of the New Year with festive fervour and boundless joy.

Celebrities—whether sports stars, film personalities, or individuals who have excelled in other fields—have begun extending New Year wishes to their followers, fans, and well-wishers. Joining the trend early are none other than India’s star couple, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.

Virat Kohli, widely regarded as India’s foremost global sporting icon following the era of Sachin Tendulkar, is currently enjoying a stellar run in One-Day Internationals—the only international format he is playing at present—having scored back-to-back centuries in the recent home series against South Africa.

As ever, Kohli has had an eventful year—a mixed bag of highs and lows. It included winning the long-awaited IPL title, his and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first, when RCB were crowned champions in 2025; the heartbreaking stampede that followed the celebrations in Bengaluru; his retirement from Test cricket; a resurgence in ODIs; and speculation over a reported rift with Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Many have also been debating the star batter’s prospects ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

However, Kohli, along with his wife Anushka Sharma—the noted Bollywood actor—took time to wish fans a happy New Year.

“Stepping into 2026 with the light of my life,” the batting icon posted, sharing an adorable photograph with Anushka Sharma from abroad. (For the unversed, the couple reportedly spends much of their time in the UK these days.) The post added to the New Year cheer, with netizens celebrating the moment online.

While one user described the pair as the “perfect couple”, another wished them a great year ahead, hailing them as an ideal duo.

As the world basks in the hues of a new beginning, people continue to exchange greetings in the hope of better times ahead.