Rediff.com presents how the sporting stars welcomed 2016 in style with glamorous pictures
India Test captain Virat Kohli was named 'Cricketer of the Year' by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual honours.
The 27-year-old batsman, who took over as captain in the middle of the tour of Australia after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's sudden retirement, delivered some good results under his leadership.
The star tweeted, “On the last day of 2015, feeling grateful and wishing the best for everyone in the new year. #Happy2016.”
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar took to Facebook to sum his yearin a beautiful video. The master blaster also wrote, “Wishing you all a fantastic 2016 that is full of great achievements and amazing experiences. Happy New Year!”
Serena Williams termed 2015 as crazy. The No 1 player in women’s tennis won the year’s first three Grand Slams, lost just three matches and was named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.
She posted a collage of pictures and wrote on Instagram, “2015 was crazy. So many highlights and losing my puppy was my one lowlight. I'm ready for 2016 are you? #renasarmy love you all.”
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo turned a little philosophical as he tweeted while he was out for dinner, “The only gift in life is love. Always choose love! Happy New Year to you all from yours truly.”
And the most colourful and glamorous among all was former Australian spinner Shane Warne. He was seen having fun with his ‘angles’,
