Leading India’s current and former cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mithali Raj, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, took to social media to congratulate the nation on its 75th Independence Day, which is being commended as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

Former India skipper Mithali Raj posted pictures via social media in conventional clothing, holding the Tricolor and expressed, “Our flag is our pride! The tricolour flying high is a sight that fills the heart of every Indian with joy. Hoisted the Tiranga at my residence today. #HarGharTiranga #AmritMahotsav.”

Playing for India was a dream and also a huge responsibility to give my best for the nation. It was a proud feeling that I'll always cherish. As our nation completes 75 years of independence, let's strive harder to reach new heights. #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/M6EVisDeLW

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 15, 2022

Cricket symbol Sachin Tendulkar posted a video showing him raising the Tricolor at his home and expressed, “Dil mein bhi Tiranga, ghar par bhi Tiranga.”

𝐃𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚! 🇮🇳#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/SayDOYri1j

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 13, 2022

Shikhar Dhawan, who is driving the side in the three-match One-day International series against Zimbabwe starting August 18, tweeted his desires to the country with a brief video, while former India chief Virat Kohli expressed, 

 “75 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind.”

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Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted, 

“May the glory of our Nation live forever! Wishing love, peace and prosperity to everyone on the occasion of Independence Day. Proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind!”

I know the magical power of tiranga and India jersey, that's why I believe in the importance of Independence Day. Har ghar mein tiranga, har dil mein tiranga. Happy 75th to everyone, yeh apna tyohaar hai.#HarGharTiranga #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/tZmTuGGN1m

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 14, 2022