Kohli recalls celebrating his father’s birthday and flying kites on Independence Day
New Delhi: Former India captain Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on why Independence Day was special for him, an ANI report in The Tribune, Chandigarh, say.
In between his preparations for the forthcoming Asia Cup, Kohli revealed that his father was born on the day, in a short clip shared by Star Sports.
“Independence Day is the most important day in the history of our country. Especially in the way it’s celebrated in India and so much happening around it. For me, it’s all the more special because it’s my father’s birthday. It was all the more special because both occasions were celebrated.” Kohli said on Star Sports.
The former India skipper said it is a special day for the country and he has many great recollections of the day.
“I feel proud of what we have achieved as a nation after Independence. Most of the time, on Independence Day, I am playing matches or hoisting the flag. When the national anthem plays, it is a moment of pride,” he said.
Kohli, a native of Delhi, said that flying kites on the day holds a special place in his heart.
“In Delhi, there is a culture of flying kites on the day; hence, during my growing-up years that used to be special, too. Usually on Independence Day it used to be windy in Delhi, Kohli said in the video.
Kohli took to X to wish the nation on its 77th Independence Day and wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind.”
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