Indian cricketers hails the return of brave heart Abhinandan

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Virat Kohli shared this beautiful painting of Abhinandan 

Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan had been captured by Pakistan on Wednesday. Entire India hailed the speech of the Wing Commander when he was captured by the Pakistan army. Yesterday, former Pakistan captain and the current prime minister Imran Khan announced that Abhinandan would be released on Friday. 

India was eagerly waiting to see the return of their brave son. After a three hours delay, Abhinandan returned to India on Friday night. The country was elated to see him back to India. He was the only talk of the country in the past three days. His brave words have gone viral throughout the world. He brought the entire country together in the last few days, and he has taken patriotism to the next level. 

People are hoping that the tensions from both countries will de-escalate after the release of Abhinandan. Indians are circulating pictures and paintings of the Wing Commander with superlative quotes to mark the respect. It is really heartwarming to see all this patriotism. 

Here is the official statement from Pakistan: 

"The captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been returned to India today. He was arrested when his military jet MIG-21 crashed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir after being shot down by Pakistan Air Force for violating Pakistani airspace on February 27, 2019." The statement added. While in captivity, he was treated with dignity and in line with international law. Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan announced his return as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India."

Indian movie celebrities, politicians and Indian cricketers took to social media to record their feelings about the return of the warrior

Indian captain Virat Kohli shared a beautiful painting of Abhinandan with a caption 'Jai Hind' 

Real Hero. I bow down to you. Jai Hind 🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/kDgocwpclA

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 1, 2019

. Popular cricket commentators were moved by seeing his return to the motherland. 

Relief. Joy. Moved. #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 1, 2019

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed him as our hero. 

A hero is more than just four letters. Through his courage, selflessness and perseverance, OUR HERO teaches us to have faith in ourselves.#WelcomeHomeAbhinandan

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 1, 2019

Former Indian Captain Virender Sehwag bowed down to his skills. 

How proud we are to have you ! Bow down to your skills and even more your grit and courage 🙏 #WelcomeBackAbhinandan . We love you and are filled with pride because of you.#WeAreSupposedToTellYouThis pic.twitter.com/IfqBFNNa3T

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 1, 2019

The former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was glad to see him back in the country. 

I must say I was nervous before he returned. I am glad India got its son back!!! #Abhinanadan #AbhinanadanVarthaman pic.twitter.com/xz3XA0qElR

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 1, 2019

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh welcomed the real hero of the nation.

Welcome home #Abhinandanhero Real hero of our Nation.. This is where you belong..proud of you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 1, 2019

India's leading wicket-taker Anil Kumble.

We salute your bravery #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan 🇮🇳

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 1, 2019

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