India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29 every year to honour Major Dhyan Chand, who was born on this day in 1905. Chand is widely regarded as the best hockey player ever, and his contribution to Indian sports is immense. In 2012, the Indian government designated his birth anniversary as the National Sports Day. Well, India is undoubtedly a sports-driven country which has produced many prominent athletes across several fields. Cricket is unarguably India's most celebrated sports, and the nation also has one of the strongest cricket teams in the world. On the occasion of National Sports Day 2020, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and many other prominent members of the cricket fraternity took to their social media accounts and wished their fans. National Sports Day 2020: Govt Making Numerous Efforts to Popularise Sports and Support Sporting Talent in India, Says PM Narendra Modi.

This auspicious day is celebrated across the nation to spread awareness about the importance of sports in an individual's life. Along with making the body healthy and active, sports also develop mental toughness. Owing to fact, several cricket stars also highlighted the significance of sporting disciplines.

With cricket being such a popular sport in the country, playing for the national team takes a lot of hardship and will. However, these cricketers also get the opportunity to make the nation proud, and they have done it time and time again. On the occasion of National Sports Day 2020, these cricket stars took also celebrated playing for India. Have a look. National Sports Day 2020: HD Images and Wallpapers of Indian Athletes and Teams to Celebrate Sports in India.

Sachin Tendulkar Encourages Fans To Be Fit!!

Virat Kohli Remembers Major Dhyan Chand!!

Yuvraj Singh Salutes Sportsmanship

Rohit Sharma Showcases Love For Cricket!!

Shikhar Dhawan Pays Tribute To Major Dhyan Chand!!

Kuldeep Yadav's Message!!

As of now, cricket lovers are counting days as the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to get underway on September 19. The gala T20 tournament is even more significant this time as it will mark the return of many talismans on the field after the coronavirus-induced halt.

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