“We’re lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence”- Netizens floored as Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground lights up in ‘tricolor’ on Independence Day
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Australia and India share cricketing ties with each other. To celebrate those close ties, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has found a special and unique way to extend well-wishes to India. The commemoration celebrates the 75th anniversary of freedom, as the latter celebrated its 76th Independence Day.
In a special gesture, the MCG stadium was lit up in tricolor with respect to the Indian national flag. In a Tweet post, MCG’s official handle wrote:
“Tonight, we’re lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.”
Tonight, we're lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/TSz6k3mRCl
A section of fans appreciated the special gesture on the micro-blogging website. Here are some of the reactions:
@MCG Thank you from all Indians,we really appreciate your gesture.@CricketAus
@MCG Wao! Seriously we are overwhelmed to see this. Thank you for your commendable work #MCG
@MCG Thank you for this wonderful gesture 🙏
@MCG The great MCG is looking extraordinary....
@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG
@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG
@MCG Thank you Australia ❤
@MCG Appreciated🙏 🇮🇳❤️🇦🇺
@MCG Woah🙌
@MCG Beautiful. 🧡🤍💚🇮🇳
@MCG Thanks 🙏
India celebrated its 75 years of independence in a grandeur manner on Monday (August 15). Several Indian cricketers celebrated their country's achievement of the historic milestone. Prominent overseas cricketers also took to social media to extend their wishes to India as the country celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Australian legend David Warner and batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne also wished the Indians well on their special day.
Warner, in particular, wrote:
"To all our family and friends in India we wish you a Happy Independence Day. #india #love #secondhome #peace #independenceday.”
Labuschagne added:
"Happy Independence Day to all my Indian friends."
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