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74th I-Day: Kohli, Ashwin, Yuvraj Lead Cricket Fraternity In Extending Independence Day Wishes To Fellow Countrymen

The Indian cricket fraternity also joined in the rest of nation to pour their wishes on the Independence Day and leading the bandwagon was none else than the Indian captain Virat Kohli. Kohli The Indian cricketers took to Twitter to post their Independence Day wishes.

As the nation celebrates the 74th Independence Day, citizens from different walks of life and society are expressing their happiness and joy and celebrating the much cherished freedom that we all enjoy in a lively and vibrant multi-cultural republic. Going into its 74th year, India stands tall among the leading nations of the world courtesy its economic prowess, military might and more importantly a secular and diverse set up, which is the envy of most other nations. The Indian cricket fraternity also joined the rest of nation to pour their wishes on the Independence Day and leading the bandwagon was none else than the Indian captain Virat Kohli. Kohli The Indian cricketers took to Twitter to post their Independence Day wishes. The Indian skipper wrote, "Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! God bless our great nation and its countrymen especially the ones who are away from their families, fighting on the front lines to keep us safe. Jai Hind." India's Test deputy skipper Ajinkya Rahane posted a video where he went back into time to recall the Independence Day celebrations in his school days and appealed to all countrymen to stay safe amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin remembered the valiant sacrifices of our freedom fighters and the key mass movements which served as an inflection point in propelling India's freedom movement to gain independence.He added that the nation should draw inspiration from the past struggles and will help the citizens beat the COVID-19 pandemic, too. "The Jallianwala bagh massacre made my heart cringe, the swadeshi movement made my heart swell in pride. We marched on to liberate ourselves in 1947 and we will march on to get over this pandemic soon enough. Happy Independence to day to the billion Indians. #IndependenceDay2020," wrote Ashwin. Suresh Raina wrote, "Happy Independence Day. Let's celebrate the freedom & salute our freedom fighters who are still fighting to protect us. Can't thank you enough for your patriotism & all the sacrifices you make. Prosperity, happiness and health to all! सारे जहां से अच्छा हिंदुस्तान हमारा."
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