Rohit Sharma reminds fans of India's T20 World Cup 2024 title triumph in Barbados with epic 'Independence Day' post

On Thursday, as India celebrated its 79th Independence Day, many cricketers used social media to share their heartfelt wishes for the nation. The day's events were marked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting the national flag at Delhi's Red Fort. Adding to the patriotic spectacle, two Mi-17 helicopters from the Indian Air Force showered flower petals from above.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar lead Independence Day wishes

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma, posted a particularly memorable message, recalling the moment he hoisted the tricolour at Kensington Oval in Barbados after leading the team to victory in the T20 World Cup. Following that win, Rohit announced his retirement from the format.

Virat Kohli joined the many tributes for India's 79th Independence Day, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram that quickly resonated with his millions of fans.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also joined in the celebrations, posting a greeting on its official X account that read, "Wishing all Indians a Happy Independence Day Jai Hind #TeamIndia | #HappyIndependenceDay."

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, also extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation. He posted a picture from his playing career, accompanied by the powerful message, “My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind!”

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar marked the occasion by sharing a photo of himself proudly raising the tricolor.

Meanwhile, former middle-order batter VVS Laxman's message encouraged citizens to contribute to a better future. He posted,