Busy tormenting the Sri Lankans on the ongoing tour, Indian captain Virat Kohli took out some time to showcase his love and gratitude for his elder sister on the eve of Raksha Bandhan.

A very Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone across the world celebrating, missing Didi and everyone at home today.ð#Rakhi #Rakshabandhan #Family pic.twitter.com/wGX9eRPZIv

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 7, 2017

Taking to Twitter, Kohli wished everyone Happy Raksha Bandhan with an emotional message for his sister. "A very Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone across the world celebrating, missing Didi and everyone at home today," he tweeted.

The 28-year-old is currently in Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series which has already been sealed by India with a 2-0 lead. The Indian team will also play five ODIs and a one-off T20 International in the island nation.

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Following their recent victories in the first two Tests at Galle and Colombo, Kohli became the first-ever Indian skipper to win two Test series in Sri Lanka. He also extended his dream run as captain to eighth consecutive Test series win, surpassing the great Steve Waugh who had seven consecutive series triumphs to his name. Ricky Ponting holds the record with nine series wins in a row.

Apart from Kohli, his teammate Ajinkya Rahane and World Cup winner Suresh Raina also wished their respective sisters on Raksha Bandhan.

Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone. Protect and take care of your sisters under all circumstances. Have a great day!! pic.twitter.com/eXmkyTm9DK

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) August 7, 2017

"Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone. Protect and take care of your sisters under all circumstances. Have a great day!!" Rahane tweeted.

Love of a sister, support of a friend or partners in crime, you have always been there! Love you my sister ⤠#sisterlove #HappyRakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/GEpINJ0eeD

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 7, 2017

"Love of a sister, support of a friend or partners in crime, you have always been there! Love you my sister," Raina wrote on Twitter.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag, known for his dominating presence on the social media, also shared photos alongside his sister on the micro-blogging website.

Sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. Happy #RakshaBandhan to all.My sister's Anju ji & Manju ji & me half Ganju ji :) pic.twitter.com/Z8Edz84Y9Q

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 7, 2017

"Sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. Happy #RakshaBandhan to all.My sister's Anju ji & Manju ji & me half Ganju ji," Sehwag tweeted.

If their male counterparts were busy expressing their feelings, the Indian women cricketers weren't far behind either.

Happy Rakshabandhan to best brother in the world. ðð pic.twitter.com/9D7AcEF5Bh

— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) August 7, 2017

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana, who was pivotal in her team's successful World Cup campaign, wished her brother Happy Raksha Bandhan. "Happy Rakshabandhan to best brother in the world," the left-hander tweeted.

Happy rakshabandhanðð pic.twitter.com/qRMYNGVxxS

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) August 7, 2017

Apart from Mandhana, Indian batswoman Veda Krishnamurthy - whose 45-ball 70 against New Zealand had guided India to the World Cup semifinals - also wished her fans with a funny boomerang video alongside her brother.