India celebrated its 79th Independence Day with pride, joy, and deep respect for the nation’s history. Alongside millions of citizens, our cricket stars also joined in, posting emotional messages and powerful images on social media. Each wish reflected their love for India and gratitude for the freedom we enjoy today.
1. Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma marked Independence Day with a proud salute to the nation. In his post, he can be seen walking on the field holding the tricolour, captioned simply with 🇮🇳🫡 — a gesture that speaks volumes.
2. Sachin Tendulkar
The cricketing legend shared a beautiful photo of himself holding the Indian tricolour high against a scenic backdrop. His caption was simple yet powerful:
“Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳”
Within minutes, the post gathered thousands of likes and comments, with fans proudly echoing his patriotic spirit.
3. Suryakumar Yadav
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav posted a special message with the ICC T20 World Cup trophy in hand:
“The jersey may be blue, but the heart beats in saffron, white and green 🧡🤍💚💙 Happy Independence Day”
4. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya posted a striking picture of himself on the field, draped in the Indian tricolour, to mark Independence Day. He captioned it, “Happy Independence Day, India” — a short yet heartfelt wish to the nation.
5. Irfan Pathan
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan marks the occasion with a powerful message alongside a proud display of the Indian flag. He reminds everyone that our freedom is hard-earned and urges people to keep it alive — in spirit, action, and unity.
Keeping the Tricolour Spirit Alive
From the pitch to social media, India’s cricket stars made this Independence Day extra special with their heartfelt tributes. Their words and gestures remind us to cherish our freedom and keep the spirit of the tricolour alive every day. Jai Hind
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