Cricketers across the globe wish India on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016 at 1:29 PM
India is celebrating its 70th Independence Day today and cricketers took to Twitter to wish the whole nation on such a big occasion.
The India team, which is currently in the Caribbeans for a four-match Test series, has clinched the series after defeating the hosts in the penultimate match by 237 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.The fourth and final match will be played at Port of Spain where India can move to the top of the Test rankings if they manage to defeat West Indies.
Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli led the congratulatory messages. In a video posted by the official Twitter handle of the BCCI, Kohli said: “Here’s wishing the people of India a happy Independence Day. Enjoy the day and the enjoy the freedom. Fly lots of kites but be safe.”
#TeamIndia Captain @imVkohli wishes you a very Happy Independence Day #Indiahttps://t.co/Ix2HuyTH25
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2016
Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “I wish all India citizens a happy Independence Day. I just want to ask everyone to support each other and help each other in moving forward.”
#TeamIndia batsman @ajinkyarahane88 wishes you a very Happy Independence Day #Indiahttps://t.co/AZp3igI8Uf
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2016
Wishing the whole country in Gujarati, Cheteshwar Pujara said: “Wishing the Indian citizens a happy Independence Day. My best wishes to everyone on the day.”
#TeamIndia batsman @cheteshwar1 wishes you all a very Happy Independence Day #Indiahttps://t.co/PDEAH1QZvN
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2016
In his congratulatory message, wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha wished everyone to enjoy the occasion with their friends and families.
#TeamIndia batsman @Wriddhipops wishes you all a very Happy Independence Day #Indiahttps://t.co/Jxd3pQUYKK
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2016
Here are some tweets from other cricketers:
They sacrificed their present for the safety of our future. Happy #IndependenceDayIndia ! pic.twitter.com/5vxBdyHnM3
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2016
Bharat Mata Ki….
Say "Jai " in your hearts before Retweeting#HappyIndependenceDay #IndependenceDayIndia— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2016
🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day to all of u. Let us all stay united in spirit n action .. #JaiHind #ProudIndian 🇮🇳
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) August 15, 2016
Celebrate t day & all t coming days giving ur best for t betterment of t motherland
Salute to everyone whos working towards India's progress— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) August 15, 2016
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) August 15, 2016
Happy independence day pic.twitter.com/MDAFOXBzkQ
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence day..JAI HIND pic.twitter.com/DQTeASyAZN
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day 😊 pic.twitter.com/6ZU5DApr3p
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) August 15, 2016
Let's not take our independence for granted.Let's make this great nation even greater #HappyIndependenceDay #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/qcPVXNfqj3
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day. Let's appreciate all the wonderful things we have in our motherland!! 😊🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 15, 2016
From 1947 to 2016, we have come a long way.Let democracy continue to be the centre piece of our growth.Happy Independence Day India.👍
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day 2 All!Perhaps 70 yrs gud enough time 2 ask Rselves 'when did V ever give priority 2 sports as a Nation?'Medals alas?!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) August 14, 2016
Let's not take our independence for granted.Let's make this great nation even greater #HappyIndependenceDay #JaiHind
— karanveer singh (@karanveer2081) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day to all..Proud to be an Indian..Also our athletes are making India proud..Great efforts by all!!!#mera Bharat mahan!!!
— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) August 15, 2016
Wishing everyone a very Happy 70th Independence day pic.twitter.com/j6jBL9K4Q7
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) August 15, 2016
Wishing all a very Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳. Let the tri color always fly high. #JaiHind
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) August 15, 2016
Happy #IndependenceDayIndia 👌 pic.twitter.com/ga8amxY2TH
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 15, 2016
Wish you all a very happy Independence Day. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/wk1hQSkJ7Y
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day !#IndependenceDayIndia 🇮🇳
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2016
Cricketers from other countries also tweeted on the occasion:
Wishing all my Indian friends , well wishers , followers a happy Independence Day🇮🇳 sending you warm greetings!! #IndependenceDayIndia
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day India. See you soon!
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) August 15, 2016
Happy #IndependenceDayIndia See you all tomorrow! 😃👍🇮🇳
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) August 15, 2016
Happy Independence Day India !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 15, 2016