Yuvraj Singh urges fans to stay away from crackers this Diwali

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged people of the country to celebrate a cracker-free Diwali. In a video he posted on Instagram yesterday, Singh recalled how he couldn't get out of his house due to pollution last year. "Sincere request from my side to all of you this year coming from the heart, don't burst firecrackers this Diwali. The condition that our country landed in last year… the pollution, the air that we were breathing was devastating.

Yuvraj Singh

"I could not get out of my house because the air was so polluted. It was unhealthy, it was unnatural… for our kids, friends, parents, for the sake of everyone it is very important (that) we all take responsibility this year. It is a celebration of lights, festival of lights, let us all light diyas instead of (fire) crackers, spread love, peace and happiness. Jhappiya dalo (hug each other), have sweets, play cards… but please don't burst crackers because they will damage us."