PHOTOS: Team India, Australia's Maxwell celebrate Holi

Team India took to social networking site to wish their fans a Happy Holi, the festival of colours.

"Happy Holi everyone! Have a great day and lots of fun on this auspicious day," tweeted Virat Kohli.

Colours of all hues, smell of 'gulal' and joyous spirit pervaded the streets, on Thursday, as people from all walks of life celebrated Holi with traditional fervour and gaiety.

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell celebrated Holi ahead of their match against Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday.

The 27-year-old Maxwell, who also turns up for Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab, also could not prevent the temptation of playing with riot of colours and joined the celebrations at the hotel where the team is staying.

Joined by some others, Maxwell danced to the traditional Bhangra in Mohali. Few other cricketers also celebrated the festival and wished the hotel staff and others on the occasion.