‘Forever indebted to our great heroes’: Tributes pour in from cricketers and IPL franchises on Kargil Vijay Diwas | Cricket News

VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: On July 26, India noticed the anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces through the 1999 Kargil War. The day marks India’s historic navy victory over Pakistan after a grueling three-month battle in the rugged mountains of Kargil, Ladakh.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!To honour the valour of the troopers who fought in one among India’s most difficult battles, a number of former cricketers and IPL franchises paid heartfelt tributes throughout 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 additionally 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 groups like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals took to social media to honour the soldiers of Kargil with highly effective 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 throughout all walks of life — together with from the cricketing fraternity, which got here collectively to say: Jai Hind.