Sports stars celebrate sibling bond with Rakhi

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh celebrates Raksha Bandhan festival

Indian sports stars got into the festive spirit and wished their brothers, sisters and fans on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Sunday.

India cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, Olympic bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia and tennis star Sania Mirza's sister Anam were among the many who extended their greetings on the auspicious day.

Here are a few messages:

Sachin Tendulkar: "Thanks Tai for always being my pillar of strength. I am very blessed to have a sister like you. Happy #RakshaBandhan!"

Yuvraj Singh: "Behnas are the real gehnas, let's love them, treasure them, look after them and fulfil all our promises to them! Happy Rakshabandhan."

Washington Sundar: "The SHE to my Nanigans. Always at your Raksha."

Anam Mirza: "Through thick, thin and everything in between! Thank you for always protecting me like a Brother Sister."

Shikhar Dhawan: "Rakshabandhan done right."

Bajrang Punia: "Hearty greetings on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the boundless love and unbreakable relationship of brother and sister."

Suryakumar Yadav: Happy #Rakshabandhan to my beautiful sister. May our bond continues to grow stronger! Always there for you."

Harbhajan Singh: "Happy Raksha Bandhan...love you sisters. Rab hamesha eh pyar te satkar banai rakhe."