Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes from the cricket fraternity in wishing the country as India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today. Kohli urged the citizens to be the strength of the nation and help it greater heights while Tendulkar called for everyone to maintain the principles that have guided the country for so long. Kohli and Tendulkar were also joined by other members of the cricket fraternity in wishing the country on the auspicious occasion. Republic Day Parade 2021 Live Streaming on Doordarshan and PIB India: Watch Telecast of 72nd Gantantra Diwas Celebrations Online From Rajpath In New Delhi.

Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agarwal, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma also joined the other members of the cricket fraternity in wishing the country on this special day. Take a look at how cricketers wished the country on this special day. Republic Day 2021 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Amit Shah & Others Greet People on India's 72nd Ganatantra Diwas.

Virat Kohli Wishes Country on Republic Day

Ajinkya Rahane Wishes India

Sachin Tendulkar Calls for Citizens to Maintain the Timeless Principles

Ravichandran Ashwin Wishes

Our India. Our Pride

Ishant Sharma Wishes for Prosperity and Unity

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect replacing the Government of India Act as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic. Each year, the celebrations include parades, distribution of sweets in schools, speeches and cultural dances.

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