Virat Kohli and other Indian cricketers celebrate Mother's Day - in pictures

How players showed their affection on the special day

India captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to his mother, Saroj Kohli, on International Mother's Day. All images posted by the cricketers via Instagram.

A very young KL Rahul with his mother, Rajeshwari Lokesh.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is almost unrecognisable in this picture with his mother, Nalini Pandya.

India opener Shikhar Dhawan and his mother, Sunaina Dhawan.

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal with his mother, Sunita Devi.

Batsman Ajinkya Rahane and his mother, Sujata Rahane.

A baby Sachin Tendulkar with his mother, Rajni Tendulkar.

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah with his mother, Daljit Kaur.

Batsman Shreyas Iyer and his mother, Rohini Iyer.

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma and his mother, Grisha Sharma.

The second Sunday of May is International Mother's Day.

India's cricketers led the way in celebrating the special day as they posted images of their mothers on social media, expressing their love and gratitude.

We also got an opportunity to see how the players looked when they were younger. Above is a picture gallery of Indian cricketers and their mother's day celebration posts.

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Virat Kohli with his mother

India coach Ravi Shastri thanks his mum

Suresh Raina pays his tribute

Harbhajan Singh with his mother