Team India players congratulated the countrymen on Independence Day. (Photo- PTI)
The 79th Independence Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in the country. People are congratulating each other on Independence Day. The players are also not far behind in this. From Team India veteran Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, many players have congratulated the countrymen for independence. During this, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya also brought back memories of T20I World Cup 2024 last year. The year 2025 is also very special for Rohit. This year, he gave the country a great gift of the Champions Trophy. With this, he also gave a big blow to the fans by taking retirement from Test cricket.
Rohit celebrated August 15 like this
Rohit Sharma has shared a picture on his Instagram page, in which he is burying the Indian flag in the field. This picture is after the final of the ICC T20I World Cup 2024. Team India defeated South Africa in this final match. However, after winning the tournament, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20I, which made all the fans very sad.
Hardik Pandya congratulated all the countrymen
Team India veteran all -rounder Hardik Pandya also congratulated the people in his own way. Hardik shared the picture of the Indian flag on his Instagram page. This photo is also after the final of ICC T20I World Cup 2024. He has raised the Indian flag on his shoulder. Apart from Hardik, young player Tilak Verma also shared the picture of the social media account playing his match. He told that whenever he plays for India, he feels very honored.
Ajinkya Rahane celebrated Independence Day like this
Ajinkya Rahane of Team India’s middle order has posted a picture on his official social media account. In this, he has stood with the Indian flag. He has wished Independence Day to all the countrymen on its caption. Talking about Ajinkya Rahane, he has not been seen playing in international cricket for India for a long time.
Cheteshwar Pujara has also shared the story on Instagram and congratulated people on Independence Day. There is also Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this list, who has shared the story on his Instagram on this special day. Suryakumar Yadav has also shared the story on social media.
India’s head coach also congratulated everyone
Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir posted on social media on the occasion of Independence Day, “My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind”. Apart from this, Irfan Pathan has also congratulated all Indians on social media on Independence Day. During this, he said that a very happy Independence Day to all Indians! Our freedom is found after strict struggles. It is our duty to keep it alive with emotion, karma and unity. Jai Hind!
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
The list also includes Team India batsmen Shreyas Iyer, spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who have congratulated everyone in their own way. August 15 is being celebrated with great pomp across the country.
