Published 14:22 IST, August 15th 2023
From Virat Kohli to Gautam Gambhir, cricket world celebrates India's 77th Independence Day
On the historic 77th Independence Day, some of the foremost current and former cricketers of Team India have wished the nation, "A Very Happy Independence Day:"
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As the entire country is favored in the rhythm of the 77th Independence Day, the foremost icons of the sporting world are also ingrained in the spirit of patriotism and are using the means to wish the citizens a very happy Independence Day. From Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh, to IPL franchises, wishes are pouring to celebrate the day on which India marked its independence. Take a look at what the individuals wrote on social media.
3 things you need to know
- The entire nation is celebrating its 77th Independence Day
- PM Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort
- Wishes are pouring in on social media
Some cricketers hoisted the flag in their personal facility, whereas some wished with a tricolor graphic on Instagram. Here are the posts (along with the captains) of some of the foremost names in Indian cricket.
Here's how the cricketing fraternity wished Independence Day
Rohit Sharma
The tricolour means more than words can ever convey. Happy Independence Day, 🇮🇳
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar
I love my India 🇮🇳
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2023
सभी भारतीयों को मेरी ओर से स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Independence Day.
जय हिंद 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay
Virat Kohli
Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2023
Yuvraj Singh
May our tricolor forever fly high, respecting and remembering the sacrifices of all those who fought for our Independence 🇮🇳 Jai Hind!
Ishq ka toh pata nahi, par jo tumse hai woh kisi aur se nahi!
Harbhajan Singh
Heartiest Greetings to all on Independence Day India. Let's remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and resolve to take the country on the path of peace, harmony and progress. Our every step should ensure that we are contributing to the Nation.
Wishing every Indian a very Happy 77th Independence Day.
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2023
Jai Hind 🇮🇳#TeamIndia | #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/6qZrGEbLnH
VVS Laxman
I bow down to all those who laid down their lives so that we can celebrate this day. Happy Independence Day 2023.
Harsha Bhogle
A day of great pride for all of us #HappyIndependenceDay2023. Given the poverty that was bequeathed to us, and the precarious situation we were left in, what we have achieved as an independent nation is incredible. We have much to thank our parents' generation. Now for young…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2023
Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings
Maa tujhe salam! 🫡🇮🇳#HappyIndependenceDay #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi pic.twitter.com/cIWw3qMwX4
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 15, 2023
Rajasthan Royals
Never looked back since the stroke of that midnight hour. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qHKg6y2xVo
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 14, 2023
Gujarat Titans
𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗮, 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 🇮🇳
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) August 15, 2023
Wishing everyone a very happy 7️⃣7️⃣th #IndependenceDay! #AavaDe pic.twitter.com/Ox2KL6fHnd
Royal Challengers Bangalore
From all of us at RCB, we wish you a very Happy 77th Independence Day! 🙌
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 15, 2023
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🙏#PlayBold #IndiaAt77 #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/AyFsfjkwjV
While the posts are different but they all carry the same message and it is loud. The love and respect for the country are never-dying. On this auspicious day, republicworld.com wishes the entire nation a Very Happy Independence Day.
10:51 IST, August 15th 2023