Both athletes are currently practicing in a facility at St Moritz, Switzerland ahead of the multi-sport extravaganza.
Varun catches a sunset... Namrata enjoys the snow... Maniesh counts his blessings...
The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.
For sheer quirkiness, few sport events can beat the cricket festival on the frozen lake at the Swiss resort of St Moritz.
Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.
See how India's cricket stars are enjoying their mini vacay.
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Come February, the longstanding rivalry between Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar will be renewed but this time it will play out on an ice field rather than on a cricket ground.
Chris Martin sang Coldplay's hit tracks Sky Full of Stars, Clocks, Paradise and Magic.
Priyanka's day out with Malti Marie... Rashmika goes to Dubai... Shabana explores Budapest...
In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.
"Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country."
See how the guests put on their glamorous best.
Here are spectacular photographs of the skylines of some of the greatest cities in the world.
The soon to-be-wed couple threw a lavish, exclusive party for close family and friends.
Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.
Film folk have been celebrating Christmas with familiar fervour.
Chahal is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa with 11 scalps in three games.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.
Getaway hotspots for the world's hottest supermodels, including Claudia Schiffer (who favors Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz), Gisele Bundchen (Rio),and of course, Naomi Campbell (Jose Ignacio, Uruguay).
From Alia to Jacqueline, Arjun Kapoor and Karan Johar, most guests were dressed by Bollywood's favourite designer.
Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games
And while the mercury hits its lowest, South Korea's Jang Hye-Ji launched the Games on Thursday by sliding the first mixed doubles curling stone in Olympic history down the ice, before about 2,500 spectators at Gangneung Curling Centre, AFP reported.
Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.
Lasith Malinga has hinted at possible retirement, saying that he is mentally done with international cricket
India are on cusp of a first ever series win on South African soil across formats as they lead 3-0 in the six-match ODI series.
Akram explained that Shami's erratic strides at times hinder his consistency level.
The Indian pace attack has been talked up of late and to be fair, they have done a decent job in South Africa.
Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth.
...He'd be running a successful aviation business, says Anjuli Bhargava.