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Independence day: Indian cricket team hoists tricolour in England
The Virat Kohli-led India marked the 72nd Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour outside their hotel in London
Published: Aug 15, 2018, 08:20 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 15, 2018, 08:20 PM (IST)
The Virat Kohli-led India marked the 72nd Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour outside their hotel in London on Wednesday. India and England are currently involved in a five-match Test series which the hosts lead 2-0.
In a video posted on the official Twitter handle of BCCI, captain Kohli shared a message wishing everyone on the occasion. “On behalf of the Indian cricket team all the way from UK, here’s wishing everyone a happy Independence Day. Jai Hind,” Kohli said.
MUST WATCH: On Independence Day, members of #TeamIndia came together to honour the tricolour in England. What a proud moment this #HappyIndependenceDay #IndependenceDayIndia
Full Video Link—> https://t.co/MBEx1zhR6K pic.twitter.com/LWhooUwORO— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2018
Few from the squad also posted pictures of the celebration on their Twitter handle.
Jasprit Bumrah, who is in line to play the third Test, wrote, “Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better”. Wishing you all a very #HappyIndependenceDay”
“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better”.
Wishing you all a very #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/VXAyUSuVCb— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 15, 2018
Left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav wished for the tricolour to always fly high. “It’s a great feeling to be an Indian. May the tricolour always fly high. Happy Independence Day. Jai hind!” he posted.
It’s a great feeling to be an Indian. May the tricolour always fly high. Happy Independence Day Jai hind ! pic.twitter.com/qtKTfxP09D
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) August 15, 2018
Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is yet to play in the ongoing Test series also posted a picture of him standing next to the flag.
JAI HIND pic.twitter.com/f8qrJJuCLt
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 15, 2018
On its official website, BCCI posted a short video of the team members hoisting the tricolour.
The squad left for Nottingham where they will begin their preparation for the third Test which starts from August 18 at Trent Bridge.
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