Sports News: Friday, 15 August, marks 79 years since India gained independence. All Indians celebrated independence very well this year. People from the cricket world have also wished the countrymen a very happy Independence Day. The Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli, the God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Test team captain Shubman Gill also congratulated the Indian people by sharing posts and stories on their respective Instagram accounts.
Sachin and Virat congratulated like this
Former Indian team player and God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar has shared a picture with the Indian flag on his official Instagram. He is holding the tricolor in his hand and has written its caption, “Jai Hind.” He has also posted the same picture on his Instagram story. Apart from this, legendary batsman Virat Kohli has posted a story on his Instagram account. It reads, “Today we are laughing at independence because our soldiers are standing there courageously on the border. Today we salute and honor our heroes on Independence Day. Proud to be an Indian, Jai Hind.”
Gambhir posted the story
On the occasion of Independence Day, Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, posted a story on his Instagram page. In it, he wrote, “My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind!”
Shubman Gill shared the video
Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill has shared a video on his social media account. In this video, he has posted pictures of himself and some players of Team India and has written on this video, “Happy Independence Day.” Recently, Team India played a five-match Test series against England under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. This was the first time that the dashing batsman captained Team India in Test cricket. His captaincy was praised by many people, and the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
BCCI also congratulated the countrymen
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has wished all the countrymen a very happy Independence Day. They have shared a picture on their social media and have written in its caption, “Happy Independence Day to all Indians. Jai Hind.”
