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Leading Indian current and former cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mithali Raj, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, took to social media to congratulate the country on its 75th Independence Day, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

Former India captain Mithali Raj posted images on social media in traditional attire, holding the Tricolour.

Playing for India was a dream and also a huge responsibility to give my best for the nation. It was a proud feeling that I'll always cherish. As our nation completes 75 years of independence, let's strive harder to reach new heights. #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/M6EVisDeLW

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 15, 2022

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar posted a video showing him hoisting the Tricolor at his residence.

𝐃𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚! 🇮🇳#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/SayDOYri1j

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 13, 2022

Mohammad Kaif too took to twitter to wish his countrymen on the occasion.

I know the magical power of tiranga and India jersey, that's why I believe in the importance of Independence Day. Har ghar mein tiranga, har dil mein tiranga. Happy 75th to everyone, yeh apna tyohaar hai.#HarGharTiranga #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/tZmTuGGN1m

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 14, 2022

Virat Kohli tweeted:

75 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2022

Shikhar Dhawan, who is leading the side in the three-match One-day international series against Zimbabwe beginning August 18, tweeted his wishes to the nation with a short video

आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद 🇮🇳 #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/T8QDvihXr4

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2022

The Indian cricket team is currently in Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI.

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The first match of the series will be played on August 17.