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Indian Cricket Stars Celebrate 80th Independence Day: On August 15, a celebratory atmosphere prevails across the country on the special occasion of India's 80th Independence Day. While citizens are immersed in a spirit of patriotism and enthusiasm, prominent figures from Indian cricket have also taken to social media to extend their wishes to the nation on this special day. Many famous athletes, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, shared their messages with fans.
Virat Kohli Greets Fans on Independence Day
Star batsman and former captain of the Indian team, Virat Kohli, also conveyed his wishes to fans on this national festival.
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Virat Kohli shared a post on his official Instagram story extending Independence Day wishes.
Sachin Tendulkar Shares Patriotic Wishes
Sachin Tendulkar, often hailed as the 'God of Cricket,' expressed his reverence for the Tricolour on the occasion of Independence Day.
Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/F7jN2vQfnK
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2026
Sachin shared a magnificent photo of himself waving the Tricolour on social media and wrote:
"Happy Independence Day!"
Mithali Raj Extends Wishes on 80th Independence Day
Former captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Mithali Raj, also shared her sentiments on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
Wishing everyone a very Happy 80th Independence Day! 🇮🇳#PartnersInNationBuilding #MyIndiaMyVision #IndependenceDay2026 pic.twitter.com/byr765ZMoO
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 15, 2026
Extending her greetings to the nation, Mithali Raj wrote:
"Wishing everyone a very Happy 80th Independence Day!"
Rohit Sharma: Proud to Carry the Indian Tricolour
Rohit Sharma, the winning captain of the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy, also extended Independence Day greetings to fans.
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Sharing a photo of himself wearing the Indian jersey featuring the colours of the Tricolour on his Instagram story, Rohit wrote:
"Always proud to carry the with me. Happy Independence Day!"
Shreyas Iyer and Anil Kumble Share Patriotic Messages
Indian T20 captain Shreyas Iyer and legendary former spinner Anil Kumble also shared their thoughts on the social media platform 'X' (Twitter).
Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/GNdmOclZtM
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) August 15, 2026
Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2026
- Shreyas Iyer: "Happy Independence Day!"
- Anil Kumble: "Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!"
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