As #NationwithSachin trends, read 5 moments when the legend wore patriotism on his sleeve

fact that Sachin Tendulkar is among select few to be awarded Bharat Ratna is testimony of his contribution to India. legendary crickter is currently under flak from a section for his cryptic objection to international celebrities like Rihanna highlighting ongoing farmer protests against Centre’s farm laws. As a group of Congress workers protested against him by smearing oil on his effigy, his fans came out in his support, trending #NationwithSachin on Twitter. 

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Sachin’s mess on February 3 that India was toger against 'external forces' 'propaganda’, while urging Indians to be 'united' was t first time that he has flaunted his love for nation.

Here are 5 moments when Sachin displayed his patriotism:

1. Kisses Indian flag on helmet

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Sachin Tendulkar ended with a record-breaking 100 centuries in international cricket. A highlight of his celebration was him kissing Indian flag on his helmet. point to te is that t all players put tricolour on helmet, but fact 'Master Blaster' did so and kissed it after his milestones showed how much it meant to him.

2. Bid goodbye with flag in hand

Sachin Tendulkar ended his One-Day and Test careers at his home city Mumbai's Wakhede Stium. Be it when lifting World Cup in 2007, or retiring from white-ball cricket, Sachin h tricolour in his hand, as he was carried by his teammates during victory lap.

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3. Spots Indian map in nature 

Sachin Tendulkar even spotted shape of Indian map in a picture of island inlet of water in 2016.  Bharat Ratna exulted, ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara!’

4. Hours achievements of Defence Forces 

In wake of Pulwama attacks, Sachin Tendulkar h joined hands with marathoners to raise Rs 15 lakh for families of martyrs. Later, as India retaliated with Balakot airstrikes, former Indian captain saluted Indian Air Force, writing ‘Our niceness should never be comprehended as our weakness.’

5. Messs on days of national importance

Sachin Tendulkar always expresses his pride of being an Indian and has an inspiring mess on days of national importance like Independence Day and Republic Day. An example of this was on Republic Day a few days ago, where he hoped that ‘timeless principles’ on which ‘great nation' stood continued to be 'our ever guiding light.' In his last I-Day mess, he h a mess for parents to motivate children to be ‘everyday heroes’ for nation and drive it forward.

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