Women’s Day: Indian cricketers hail bold and fierce women in their life

Virat and Anushka, Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar. Pictures/ Yogen Shah

India cricket captain Virat Kohli led the Indian sports fraternity's wishes on social media handles on International Women's Day. Many Indian sports stars went on to hail the strong, bold and fierce women who have made a difference in their lives on the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday. Here are a few messages on social media.

Virat Kohli: Seeing the birth of a child is the most spine chilling, unbelievable and amazing experience a human being can have. After witnessing that, you understand the true strength and divinity of women and why God created life inside them. It's because they are way stronger than us men. Happy Women's Day to the most fiercely, compassionate and strong woman of my life and to the one who's going to grow up to be like her mother. And also a Happy Women's Day to all the amazing women of the world.

Sachin Tendulkar: Happy Women's Day to the PILLARS of my life! #InternationalWomensDay

Yuzvendra Chahal: "I could have not asked for more. I am so thankful for each day in my life. You'll are the most beautiful creation of God. Thank you for always motivating and inspiring me. Happy women's day."

Dinesh Karthik: When you say strong, bold and fierce woman, it's her who I think about! Happy Women's day to all such powerful women... you all make this world a better place!

Rohit Sharma: "My women hold a special place in my life. All I am today is mainly because of how I was brought up and then how I was tutored about things in life including my little one. High time we realise the value and prominence of women in our lives and respect their presence. #internationalwomensday."

Krunal Pandya: To the strongest women I know, thank you for believing in me, and giving me all the support I've ever needed ❤️ Love you @pankhuriisharma @pandyanalini3 #internationalwomensday

Harbhajan Singh: You two are like a rainbow which add colours to my life. You are like a ray of hope,adding light to my life @geetabasra @hinayaheerplaha #womensday

Not only the Indian cricketers but also renowned female wrestler Geeta Phogat shared a post on Women's Day: "Women are the real architects of society. Happy Women's Day!!"