Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Cricket Fraternity Pays Tribute To War Heroes

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 to honour the soldiers who were killed in the line of duty during the Kargil War. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War. Several members of the Indian cricket fraternity paid their tributes to the Indian soldiers on Tuesday.

"Salute to our young brothers who gave martyrdom for the country The country will always be grateful to you! Kargil Vijay Diwas 23 years. Alive. Jai Hind," tweeted former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh.

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"This day marks 23 years of India's victory in the Kargil War, we will forever be grateful for all the gallant efforts of the real and brave heroes who sacrificed themselves to protect our great nation. Jai Hind #KargilVijayDiwas," tweeted former Indian batter, Suresh Raina.

#Salute to all the brave soldiers of the #IndianArmedForces who laid down their lives fighting for our nation????????#KargilVijayDiwas, a day to remember the gallant efforts and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces. ????????????#JaiHind pic.twitter.com/XQJXVDjND1

"Paying my tributes to the courageous martyrs of the Kargil war who selflessly protected our motherland We will always be indebted to our armed forces. Jai Hind," tweeted former Indian batter, Yuvraj Singh.

Paying my tributes to the courageous martyrs of the Kargil war who selflessly protected our motherland ????????We will always be indebted to our armed forces.Jai Hind ???????? #KargilVijayDiwas2022

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