Indian sports fraternity extends Independence Day wishes to nation

15.08.2022 - 11:01 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, Shikhar Dhawan, took to social media to congratulate the country on its 75th Independence Day, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar posted a photo showing him hoisting the Tricolour at his residence and wrote, "Wishing each one of you a Happy Independence Day!" Virat Kohli tweeted, "75 glorious years.

Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind." India skipper Rohit Sharma tweeted, "75 years of independence.

Happy independence day." India all-rounder Hardik Pandya wished the nation and wrote, "To all my fellow Indians, happy Independence Day." Former India captain Mithali Raj posted images on social media in traditional attire, holding the Tricolour and wrote, "Our flag is our pride!

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