May the Josh Remain High: Sehwag, Sachin Share Republic Day Wishes

Indian cricketers share their Republic Day greetings with fellow countrymen.

As India celebrates its 70th Republic Day, Indian cricketers took to social media to share their greetings with fellow countrymen.

Earlier in the day, openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma had kicked off team India’s Republic Day celebrations with a 154-run stand in their second ODI against New Zealand.

(For live updates from the second ODI between India and New Zealand, click here.)

Legend Sachin Tendulkar in a tweet, wrote, “Warm Republic Day greetings to all Indians. On this special occasion, let's take a collective step forward, towards a strong, healthy and prosperous India. Jai Hind!”.

Warm Republic Day greetings to all Indians.
On this special occasion, let's take a collective step forward, towards a strong, healthy and prosperous India. 🇮🇳
Jai Hind! #HappyRepublicDay2019

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 26, 2019

“May our hearts continue to beat for Bharat and the Josh remain high forever,” wrote former India cricketer Virender Sehwag.

May our hearts continue to beat for Bharat and the Josh remain high forever. #HappyRepublicDay2019 pic.twitter.com/m3Mal3DyuA

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 26, 2019

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wrote, “There are some days which remain very close to my heart, one of them being Republic Day. Each time I see the national flag going up and the the national anthem being played, I feel that sense of pride and honour”.

There are some days which remain very close to my heart, one of them being Republic Day. Each time I see the national flag going up and the the national anthem being played, I feel that sense of pride and honor. #happyrepublicday

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 26, 2019

Here’s what other cricketers had to say on the special day.

सभी देशवासियों को #गणतंत्रदिवस⁠ ⁠ की शुभकामनाएं।

जय हिन्द! pic.twitter.com/rxiB68lAdZ

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 26, 2019

One Nation, One Vision, One Identity, One Flag
My incredible India 🇮🇳#HappyRepublicDay2019 pic.twitter.com/89SzXD8p5H

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) January 26, 2019

Celebrating the spirit of India and wishing you all a very #HappyRepublicDay2019 🇮🇳🙌 pic.twitter.com/rCkoLOrsWh

— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 26, 2019

Happy Republic Day to all my fellow Indians 🇮🇳 #jayhind #HappyRepublicDay2019

— Shardul Thakur (@imShard) January 26, 2019

🇮🇳Happy Republic Day🇮🇳#ProudIndian #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/LXZf3WepSz

— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) January 26, 2019