The spirit of patriotism swept through the Indian sports fraternity as the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day. From legendary icons of the sport to current international stars, prominent figures from Indian cricket took to various social media platforms to convey their heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation. Expressing their deep pride in representing the country, the players shared special messages and posts to mark the occasion. At the same time, the national squad currently on an international assignment joined the celebrations by hoisting the tricolor on foreign soil.
Team India Unfurls the Flag in Galle, Sri Lanka
The Indian cricket team is presently in Galle, Sri Lanka, gearing up for the opening fixture of their Test series. Ahead of the first Test match, the squad organized an Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill were seen unfurling the national flag in the presence of the entire team and support staff. Celebrating the nation's 80th Independence Day while away on an overseas tour made the moment particularly memorable and emotional for the squad.
Cricket Icons Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli Share Messages
Great Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar commemorated the day by uploading a picture of the national tricolor alongside his best wishes for the countrymen. His post sparked an outpouring of admiration from fans, who praised his deep love for the nation. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, a long-time core member and former skipper who currently features exclusively in the ODI format, posted a photograph wearing the Team India jersey on his Instagram story to extend his greetings. Star batter Virat Kohli also marked the day by sharing a graphic video on his Instagram story to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Messages from Shreyas Iyer, Anil Kumble, and Mithali Raj
Indian T20 team captain Shreyas Iyer celebrated the occasion by writing 'Happy Independence Day' on the social media platform X. Former legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble conveyed his patriotic sentiments by posting 'Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind' as his message to the nation. Additionally, former captain of the Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj extended her congratulations on the 80th Independence Day, sharing greetings with fans and encouraging everyone to celebrate this momentous national day together.
