Independence Day 2025: Pandya, Laxman lead cricketers’ tributes to the nation
Updated On: 15 August, 2025 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor at Red Fort,as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day.Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisted the Prime Minister in hoisting the flag, after which flower petals were showered from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force
Hardik Pandya, VVS Laxman (Pic: @hardikpandya7/X/AFP)
Several Indian cricketers took to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes to fellow countrymen on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. As the nation celebrated the historic day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi, marking the beginning of the official ceremonies.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official X handle, posting, "Wishing all Indians a Happy Independence Day Jai Hind #TeamIndia | #HappyIndependenceDay."
Wishing all Indians a Happy Independence Day ?
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2025
Jai Hind ??#TeamIndia | #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/2lL69ljZyo
Former Indian middle-order batter VVS Laxman, who starred in India's Kolkata Test win against Australia back in 2001 with a 376-run marathon partnership with Rahul Dravid to turn a massive first innings deficit to a 383 run-lead which is still one of Indian cricket's best post-independence moments, urged citizens to "strive each day to build a brighter, stronger India that our future generations will be proud of."
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