Independence Day 2018: Sachin Tendulkar leads wishes from Indian cricketers

15th August marks the day India celebrate their freedom the British rule in 1947. To mark this special occasion, Sachin Tendulkar led a brigade of Indian cricketing stars who posted emotional messages on the nation and the freedom fighters.

Our freedom from the colonial regime was an outcome of great sacrifices by our freedom fighters, as their efforts gave us sovereignty and unity in diversity. However, today, we might not realise how important and valuable this freedom is. While it gave us freedom from colonisation, it also provided freedom to live our lives the way we want, with all possible luxuries.

In a tribute to their sacrifices, Indian cricket team legend Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to convey his sentiments. Posting a picture with the tricolor, the Master Blaster urged his fellow countrymen to not take our 'hard earned' freedom for granted, as there would have been no ‘Team India’ if not for the sacrifice of our brave freedom fighters. 

VVS Laxman, like Sachin, dedicated his tweet to the freedom fighters. While, flamboyant all-rounder Yuvraj Singh posted a video where he wished the people on the wondrous occasion.

Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, who are currently with the Indian team in England, also extended wishes on India’s 72nd Independence Day. 

Indian women's team cricketer Sushma Verma posted a message as the country celebrates its 72nd year of Independence. BCCI, also created a brilliant montage consisting of best moments from the fans and team India over the years.

 

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In his fifth Independence address from the from the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the various developmental implementations that the government has initiated on the economic front. 

He hailed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of 2016 as a success which could not be implemented before 2014. Additionally, the Prime Minister also mentioned the 2016 amendment to the Benami Property Transaction act of 1988.