'My Country, My Identity': Gambhir To Irfan Pathan, Indian Cricket Fraternity Wishes Happy Independence Day
As the tricolour is hoisted across the country, people from the Indian cricket fraternity wish the people of the country a happy Independence Day.
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India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, marking another year since the nation's freedom in 1947. Much like a well-fought cricket match, the country's journey to independence demanded resilience, teamwork, and unwavering determination. From freedom fighters on the frontlines to those who worked quietly behind the scenes, every contribution was vital, just as each player's role matters in securing a win.
As the tricolour is hoisted across the country, people from the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to express their feelings on this auspicious day, sending their best wishes to fellow Indian citizens.
Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has also served as a politician in the past, posted a tricolour picture and wrote, 'My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind," echoing his deep cricketing and patriotic pride.
My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind!🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/seiUpwc8so — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2025
Gambhir's former teammate, Irfan Pathan, also extended his best wishes.
Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳Our freedom was hard-earned; our duty is to keep it alive — in spirit, in action, and in unity.Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/3tporvuzZ0 — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 14, 2025
Meanwhile, several IPL franchises took to their respective social media handles, sharing creative posts to wish one and all a very happy Independence Day.
देश के नाम, दिल से सलाम 💙❤जय हिन्द।🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2QFRscNkBk
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 15, 2025
A united nation rose in the spirit of the tricolour! 🇮🇳💛🥳Happy 7⃣9⃣th Independence Day, India! #IndependenceDay #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/EYjTSrQhjE
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2025
???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????! 🇮🇳This #IndependenceDay, we celebrate the freedom and pride of our beloved nation. 🫡♥️ #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/QgVU1Q76c0
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 14, 2025
Proud hearts. Soaring flags. 🧡🤍💚Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/H2BZPmf9iO
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 14, 2025
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi and addressed the nation. He sent a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that India will not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them.
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