16 January,2018 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Sachin Tendulkar
India's cricketing stars expressed their gratitude to the armed forces on 70th Army Day yesterday. The day is significant as on January 15 in 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.
Harbhajan Singh
"Saluting our brave soldiers and their families. You battle the harshest weather & terrain and go above & beyond to protect our nation's borders. Thank you for your service! #ArmyDay #JaiHind," Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.
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Gautam Gambhir
"Thank you to all our brave soldier broters for everything.. I salute you Indian army zindabad , indian fouji zindabad Hindustan zindabad. Jai Bharat #ArmyDay," wrote off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. India opener Gautam Gambhir had a message within his wish: "Before you paint d town red exactly a month from now on Valentine's Day, how about doing it in Army Olive Green today on #ArmyDay... Let your armed forces, your country be your Valentine." Well said!
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