Indian Players Wished The People Of India On Republic Day: The country is celebrating its 77th Republic Day. Republic Day is being celebrated with great pomp wherever there are Indians across the world along with the country. Former and current cricketers of the Indian cricket team have wished the people of India on Republic Day.

Suryakumar Yadav

Indian T20 International team captain Suryakumar Yadav wrote on Instagram, ’77 years of a constitution-run country. Happy Republic Day.

Gautam Gambhir

Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote on Twitter, ‘We have a constitution. Our identity should also be one – Indian. Happy Republic Day.

Irfan Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, while wishing the country on the 77th Republic Day, wrote on X, ‘Happy Republic Day. Let us honor our Constitution and the sacrifices of our heroes. Proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind.’

VVS Laxman

Former batsman VVS Laxman wrote on Twitter, ‘A country progresses when its people put religion above themselves. Best wishes to all of you on Republic Day. Jai Hind.’

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina, a powerful left-handed batsman, while sharing some pictures on Instagram, wrote, ‘Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind. Victory to India.’

Shikhar Dhawan

Former opener Shikhar Dhawan also wished the countrymen on Republic Day. Dhawan wrote on X, ‘Hindustani at heart. Happy Republic Day.

Rishabh Pant

Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant also wished Republic Day and wrote on X, ‘Happy Republic Day’.

Padma awards announced for many players including Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur

The Central Government announced the Padma Awards on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. It was announced to give Padma Shri award to Rohit Sharma, who led the Indian cricket team to the title of T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 under his captaincy. Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has also been announced to be awarded the Padma Shri award. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, Indian women’s cricket won the ODI World Cup title for the first time. The Indian team won the World Cup title by defeating South Africa on 2 November 2025. Former tennis player Vijay Amritraj was honored with Padma Bhushan. Padma Shri awards were announced to Baldev Singh, Bhagwandas Raikar, Praveen Kumar, Savita Punia, and Vladimir Mestavirishvili (posthumously).