Indian cricketers celebrate 79th Independence Day with patriotic messages on social media

August 15, 2025

Mumbai, August 15: India is celebrating its 79th anniversary of independence today. India got independence on 15 August 1947. Meanwhile, Indian players celebrated the country’s independence through social media posts on Independence Day.

Sachin Tendulkar posted a photo and wrote, Happy Independence Day, Jai Hind. Rohit Sharma posted a photo with the tricolor.

 

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Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman shared a photo of the tricolor on Instagram and wrote, On this Independence Day, let us remember the countless sacrifices that gave us the gift of freedom. Let us strive every day to build a brighter and stronger India that our future generations will be proud of. Wishing you a very Happy Independence Day, Jai Hind.

 

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Gambhir wrote – My country, my identity Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a photo wearing jersey number five on Christmas and wrote – My country, my identity, my life, Jai Hind. This post of Gautam Gambhir is becoming increasingly viral on social media and thousands of people have liked it.

Our freedom was achieved through hard work – Pathan Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared a photo on Instagram and wrote – Happy Independence Day to all Indians. Our freedom was achieved through hard work. It is our duty to keep it alive – with spirit, with action and with unity, Jai Hind.

 

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