As Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Tuesday, several cricketers from the national team including skipper Sarfraz Ahmed marked the occasion in their own way.
Back at his home in Lahore, Sarfraz celebrated the special day by cutting a cake in the presence of his friends and family.
In a video posted later on Twitter by his wife, the Pakistan skipper could be seen cutting a green and white coloured cake while holding his young son in his arms.
Celebrating Independence Day at home PAKISTAN ZINDABAD 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/255teHUrMu
— Khushbakht A Shah (@KhushSarfaraz) August 14, 2018
Elsewhere, pacer Rumman Raees shared a short video of himself wishing his countrymen a happy Independence Day.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY #PakistanZindaAbad pic.twitter.com/Aur9K7B6Gw
— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) August 14, 2018
Leg-spinner Shadab Khan took to Twitter as well to celebrate the joyous occasion as he shared a picture of his family dressed in Pakistan’s traditional colours.
Meri taraf se, meri family ke bachoon ki taraf se sub ko jashan-e-azaadi mubarik ho. Pakistan humari pehchaan hai. #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/j8woiz4SnN
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 14, 2018
Pacer Hasan Ali was also seen cutting a Pakistan-themed cake in the presence of his well-wishers.
— Hassan Ali (@RealHa55an) August 14, 2018
Pakistan veteran Shoaib Malik also expressed his Independence Day wishes for his countrymen on Twitter while former all-rounder Shahid Afridi greeted the masses by sharing images of his daughter celebrating the special occasion.
On Wednesday, it was the turn of neighbours India to celebrate their Independence Day. While cricketing ties between the two arch-rivals have come to a standstill, there is no shortage of bonhomie between the players.
Afridi took to Twitter to wish his Indian counterparts, writing, “Happy Independence Day to India, our neighbors across the border. I sincerely hope that from this year onwards, both Pakistan and India work towards resolving their issues for a better, peaceful and prosperous region where India Pak cricket matches can also be frequently held.”
Happy Independence Day to #India, our neighbors across the border. I sincerely hope that from this year onwards, both Pakistan and India work towards resolving their issues for a better, peaceful and prosperous region where India Pak cricket matches can also be frequently held.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 15, 2018
His sentiments were echoed by Malik, who is married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. Malik wrote: “Wishing Indians all over the globe (specially the one at home) a very Happy Independence Day India.”
Wishing Indians all over the globe (specially the one at home) a very #HappyIndepenceDayIndia 🤗
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) August 15, 2018
