From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma: Indian cricketers wish the nation on 71st Republic Day

India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day on Tuesday. Being a national holiday, the Indians celebrate the occasion with pride and honour. Various sports personalities, including cricketers, have wished the nation on this patriotic occasion, as we take a look.

India is a diverse nation with many auspicious occasions but is united by its commonness and democracy. The country is celebrating its 71st Republic Day on Tuesday.

As for what defines Republic day, Wikipedia defines it as 'a national holiday in India. It honours the date on which India's Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic'.

Being a holiday, people celebrate this patriotic occasion by wishing each other to stay united. Various personalities, including sportspersons, have wished the nation on this patriotic occasion, as we take a look at the cricketers who have done the same.