‘Forever indebted to our great heroes’: Tributes pour in from cricketers and IPL franchises on Kargil Vijay Diwas | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: On July 26, India observed the anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces during the 1999 Kargil War. The day marks India’s historic military victory over Pakistan after a grueling three-month conflict in the rugged mountains of Kargil, Ladakh.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!To honour the valour of the soldiers who fought in one of India’s most challenging battles, several former cricketers and IPL franchises paid heartfelt tributes across social media platforms.
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message in Hindi: “26 saal pahle, humari senawon ne itihaas racha tha. Unka tyaag aur unki veerta humein aaj bhi garv se bhar deti hai. Kargil yudh ke veeron ko humara shat shat naman!” (“26 years ago, our armed forces created history. Their sacrifice and bravery continue to fill us with pride. Salutations to the heroes of the Kargil War!”)Former India batter VVS Laxman also expressed his gratitude, posting: “On #KargilVijayDiwas, salute to the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers. Forever indebted to our great heroes.”Cricketers weren’t alone in paying homage. IPL teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals took to social media to honour the warriors of Kargil with powerful visuals, patriotic messages, and heartfelt thank-yous.The day stood as a reminder of the unwavering spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and the continued respect they command across all walks of life — including from the cricketing fraternity, which came together to say: Jai Hind.
