Children's Day 2026: Dhoni, Rohit And Other Cricket Stars' Childhood Photos Go Viral

As India celebrates Children’s Day 2026 on November 14, the occasion has sparked a wave of nostalgia across the cricketing fraternity. Marking the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the day honors the innocence, joy, and boundless potential of youth. Joining the nationwide festivities, major Indian Premier League franchises have taken to social media to share rare childhood photographs of their biggest stars—featuring MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson for Chennai Super Kings; Sunil Narine and Rinku Singh for Kolkata Knight Riders; and Rohit Sharma and Arshdeep Singh for Mumbai Indians. These throwback snapshots offer fans an endearing glimpse into the early lives of their sporting heroes long before they stepped onto packed stadium turf, celebrating the enduring childlike passion for the game that continues to inspire millions of young aspiring players across the country.

Chennai Super Kings share old picture of Ruturaj Gaikwad on the occasion of Children's Day. ChennaiIPL/X

Chennai Super Kings share old picture of Sanju Samson on the occasion of Children's Day. ChennaiIPL/X

Chennai Super Kings share old picture of Dewald Brevis on the occasion of Children's Day. ChennaiIPL/X

Chennai Super Kings share old picture of Ayush Mhatre on the occasion of Children's Day. ChennaiIPL/X

Chennai Super Kings share old picture of Sarfaraz Khan on the occasion of Children's Day. ChennaiIPL/X

Kolkata Knight Riders share old picture of Angkrish Raghuvanshi on the occasion of Children's Day. KKRiders/X

Kolkata Knight Riders share old picture of Rinku Singh on the occasion of Children's Day. KKRiders/X

Kolkata Knight Riders share old picture of Sunil Narine on the occasion of Children's Day. KKRiders/X

Kolkata Knight Riders share old picture of Harshit Rana on the occasion of Children's Day. KKRiders/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Arshdeep Singh on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Harmanpreet Kaur on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Rohit Sharma on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Jasprit Bumrah on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Suryakumar Yadav on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Tilak Varma on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X

Mumbai Indians share old picture of Deepak Chahar on the occasion of Children's Day. mipaltan/X