Pictures: cricket world rings in the new year

A HOST of big-name cricketers went out with a bang in 2019.

India's Hardik Pandya dropped the knee, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli got dressed up and some of our Aussie cricketers gathered by Sydney Harbour ahead of this week's SCG Test.

Here is a collection of some of the best snaps from social media.

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Bringing in 2020 🌟

A post shared by Bonnie Paine (@bon.paine) on Dec 31, 2019 at 3:12pm PST

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Happy new year from @dani_willis and I. Can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for us!

A post shared by Steve Smith (@steve_smith49) on Dec 31, 2019 at 6:42pm PST

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So many memories from this year, but as a couple this is one of my favourite pics. @candywarner1 you’re an inspiration in every possible way and I am grateful everyday that you’re in my life. I am looking forward to 2020 with you and the girls. I love you very much 💕 and thank you for always looking after the girls and I.

A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Dec 31, 2019 at 4:51am PST

On point for 2020 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mBm2ccWVPM
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 1, 2020

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A Decade!! #2020

A post shared by KingGayle 👑 (@chrisgayle333) on Jan 1, 2020 at 12:06pm PST

Happy New Year to everyone from the Sammys. https://t.co/XQrZ1blLJF pic.twitter.com/8DCAHwqslv
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) January 1, 2020

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Last sunset of 2019 in the west, here’s to a safe and healthy 2020! #cottesloebeach #sunset #newyearseve 🥂

A post shared by Tom Moody (@tommoodycricket) on Dec 31, 2019 at 5:15am PST

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#HNY and start of the 2020’s folks!! My wish for all of you is better opportunities,increased income and above all else,better health!! From Hershy and @gillclemen 🍾 #2020 #freshstart #enjoythemoment #livelovelaugh #happynewyear2020

A post shared by Herschelle Gibbs (@herschellegibbs) on Dec 31, 2019 at 9:36am PST

Happy New Year Everyone 🥰🥰 God bless #muchLove #MovingInFaith #forevergrateful #Godisincontrol #Unstoppable pic.twitter.com/LkIzAEEMrR
— merissa aguilleira (@mraguilleira) January 1, 2020

Happy New Year to all! I hope all your endeavours in 2020 are successful. ✨ pic.twitter.com/sFaDN8yKcr
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 1, 2020

Happy new year to all you peeps from the Sharma’s 😉😎 pic.twitter.com/Sf9lR9PWEg
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 1, 2020

Happy new year everyone...lets take it on like a beast😁💪 #BiggerBetterStronger2020 #trailrunning #Royalston pic.twitter.com/q6PQKa1x59
— Colin Ingram (@CAIngram41) January 1, 2020

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Mai tera, Tu meri jaane, saara Hindustan. 👫💍 01.01.2020 ❤️ #engaged

A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on Jan 1, 2020 at 4:02am PST

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Into 2020 with a bang! Happy new year 🎉

A post shared by AB de Villiers (@abdevilliers17) on Jan 1, 2020 at 10:14am PST

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Beginning 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ with my dear friends! #2020NewYear ‬

A post shared by Sachin Tendulkar (@sachintendulkar) on Jan 1, 2020 at 12:37am PST