WATCH: Indian Cricketers Wish Fans Happy Independence Day

The likes of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, coach Ravi Shastri can be seen extending their wishes in a video posted by BCCI on Twitter

The Indian men’s cricket team, head coach Ravi Shastri took to social media to wish the fans on India’s 73rd Independence Day. India captain Virat Kohli urged Indians to work together towards progress of the country and termed the Independence day as “The most iconic day in the history of our country” After a clean-sweep in the T20I series and clinching the ODI series 2-0, Virat-led India is all set to lock horns with the Windies in the Test series against West Indies, starting from August 22. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, coach Ravi Shastri can be seen extending their wishes in a video posted by BCCI on Twitter. Kedar Jadhav  wished the fans in Marathi.

#TeamIndia wishes everyone a very Happy Independence Day

Jai Hind 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/z2Ji00T2l0 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 14, 2019

Virat Kohli took to Twitter and said, "Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day. Let's work together towards progress of our country and create the India of our dreams. Jai Hind".

Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day. Let's work together towards progress of our country and create the India of our dreams. 🇮🇳 Jai Hind.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2019

In his tweet, Rohit Sharma urged people to protect animals and marine life.

Happy Independence Day to my fellow Indians🇮🇳 Our nation has been through a lot this year,Mother Nature has been rough on us but the way we stood up & protected our wildlife is inspiring. Let’s continue to love & protect our animals & marine life. The circle of life is fragile

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2019

Test specialist Pujara asked the citizen to take "oath to protect the peace and unity of our nation".

This Independence Day let's take an oath to protect the peace and unity of our nation. #IndependenceDay2019 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ABnJciB1oB

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 15, 2019

Here are some other tweets:

#IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/MJf8l9rGJJ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 15, 2019

It is always such an honour for me to play for our country. Remembering the freedom fighters who played such a vital role in making sure we live peacefully today. #JaiHind #HappyIndependenceDay 🙏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/OoZDvPc7mS

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2019

Words can't describe the feeling of representing this beautiful nation 🇮🇳 Happy Independence to all. pic.twitter.com/EwJbG72SIE

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 15, 2019

Let’s not forget the hardships and bloodsheds endured by our forefathers to hand us this wonderful liberty of freedom. Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians around the globe. pic.twitter.com/8Pq8ThXEsM

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2019

दे सलामी इस तिरंगे को, जिससे तेरी शान है, सर हमेशा ऊँचा रखना इसका, जब तक दिल में जान है। Happy #IndependenceDayIndia ! Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/5PNKqZTuzj

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2019