Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi took to Twitter to send his wishes.
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Though his tweet comes as a surprise but it is also worth to mention that Afridi shares good bonding with Indian cricketers and always advocated peace between the two countries. (Photo: AFP)
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Recently, Virat Kohli in a kind gesture, donated his bat to Shahid Afridi Foundation. (Photo: Twitter)
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India also received greeting from Pakistan, a country with which India does not share healthy relation. (Photo: ICC)
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The 37-year-old wrote, “Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let's work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut.”
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Cricketers across the globe wished Indian citizens on this auspicious occasion. (Photo: AFP)
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August 15 2017 stamps 71st Independence Day of India (Photo: AFP)