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From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here’s how India’s sports stars celebrated Independence Day

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, everyone shared posts and pictures tinged with patriotism.

Indian sports stars celebrate Independence Day. (X/ Instagram)

As India celebrated its Independence Day on Friday, the sports stars from the country shared various posts on their social media handles showing their love and respect for the motherland. From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, everyone shared posts and pictures tinged with patriotism.

“Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!,” posted Tendulkar with a photo of the national flag held aloft. Virat Kohli shared a graphic with the tricolour and the Indian armed forces while Rohit Sharma shared a photo with the national flag.

Happy Independence Day!
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/W8K8iMPD8d

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2025

🇮🇳🫡 pic.twitter.com/edOMxh92HA

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2025

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Story

Shooter Manu Bhaker uploaded a video of herself playing the violin as she paid tribute to the national anthem while Cheteshwar Pujara posted “May the future bring more glory to our great nation! Jai Hind!”

Each time I represent India, I wish to stand on the podium and listen to this.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/YHGLqdu2e4

— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) August 15, 2025

May the future bring more glory to our great nation! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/c5VRTUCkzt

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 15, 2025

Mohammad Shami posted a photo of himself with the national flag, with the caption, “Freedom in our mind, pride in our soul” and India coach Gautam Gambhir shared a photo of himself in the India jersey with the caption, “My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind.”

Freedom in our mind, pride in our soul 🇮🇳✨ #IndependenceDay #ProudIndian #jaihindjaibharat pic.twitter.com/XgVD4WkVi0

— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 15, 2025

My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind!🇮🇳#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/seiUpwc8so

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2025

Here are some other posts of India sportspersons celebrating Independence Day:

Vande Matram 🇮🇳
Jai Hind

वन्दे मातरम 🇮🇳
जय हिंद #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/XpbkwO06y6

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 15, 2025

The tricolour above everything. 🇮🇳
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮! 🧡🤍💚#IndependenceDay #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/tiTfidSyDR

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 15, 2025

On this Independence Day, let us remember the countless sacrifices that won us the gift of freedom. Let us strive each day to build a brighter, stronger India that our future generations will be proud of.
Wishing you a Happy #IndependenceDay ! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sgt25xe3PB

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 15, 2025