Happy Independence Day 2020: As India celebrates its 74th Independence Day, Cricket star Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and other sports fraternity extended wishes to the entire nation. Virat Kohli had special messages for fans on the occasion of Independence Day. Independence Day, celebrated on August 15 every year marks the day India secured her freedom from the British rule, 200 years after being suppressed and oppressed by the British invaders. This year, India will be marking the 74th year of independence.

Virat Kohli took to Twitter and wished everyone a very Happy Independence Day. Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! Flag of India God bless our great nation and its countrymen especially the ones who are away from their families, fighting on the front lines to keep us safe. Jai Hind. Kohli captioned the post.

Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 God bless our great nation and its countrymen especially the ones who are away from their families, fighting on the front lines to keep us safe. Jai Hind. pic.twitter.com/fhgzdUEF1G

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020

Rahane posted a video message for the fans on the occasion of Independence day.

Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳#JaiHind pic.twitter.com/ai203UlQXd

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 15, 2020

Today marks 74 years of Independence. On this auspicious occasion let’s express our deepest gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives only to fight for our country and help us win the battle! Wishing you all a very Happy #IndependenceDay! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #15August2020 pic.twitter.com/sPAhZ28sHl

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 15, 2020

Here’s to our nation that never stops being incredible! #HappyIndependenceDay #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/Vzrv67YSLW

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2020

Today is a day to feel proud about being a part of this great nation. May this spirit of freedom leads us all to success and glory in life. Happy Independence Day!