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‘Children’s Day’ Special: Indian cricketers send the special messages
By Sandy - Nov 14, 2018 9:51 pm
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On the birthday occasion of the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on 14 November 1889, India celebrates the ‘Children’s Day’ – a special day recognised to celebrate children.

Children's Day
India celebrates Children’s Day on their first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday

While different countries have different dates to celebrate the ‘Children’s Day’, India celebrates it on Nehru’s birthday after his death on 27 May 1964. Notably, before his death, India celebrated the ‘Children’s Day’ on November 20 since 1959 (the date observed as Universal Children’s Day by the United Nations).

On this special occasion, Indian cricketers took the social media platforms to encourage India’s futures.

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Sachin Tendulkar

Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar posted a 2:05 minutes long video and wrote a message, “Sports plays an important role in shaping the life of every child. This #ChildrensDay , @DBSBankIndia and I have embarked on a journey..#SparkingTheFuture for children by giving them the opportunity to play to their hearts’ content. Pledge your support at http://go.dbs.com/sparkingthefuture ….”

Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli posted a picture with some kids in a ground and wrote, “Great to meet these kids! Happy Children’s day.”

Harmanpreet Kaur

Indian women’s T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur posted, “On a very special day CHILDREN’S DAY .Let us lift up the children we come across every day . Every child is special and they need to be told , they need to be celebrated…Every seed that we plant today will reap the best of fruits tomorrow . #happychildrenday #celebratethem”

Harbhajan Singh

The 38-year-old Indian senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh posted a short video of his daughter and wrote, “The joy of growing up is something we only come to realise once it’s over..here’s to making it great and carefree yet meaningful for the children of today.. Happy #ChildrensDay! #HinayaHeerPlaha #loveyouputt”

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina posted a picture playing with his daughter and wrote, “Don’t let the child in you ever die! Lets celebrate the innocence, the laughter, the unconditional love, the child in all of us. Happy Children’s Day! … #ChildrensDay #HappyChildrensDay”

VVS Laxman

Former Indian Test specialist batsman VVS Laxman posted a 25 seconds video and sent a message, “A much-needed reality check on children’s day. It’s time we joined hands to hit child labour out of the park. Who else is with me to #GiftChildhood back to these children? #HappyChildrensDay”

Ajinkya Rahane

Indian Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane posted a picture with a kid and wrote, “Wishing all the young and passionate minds of our country a very Happy #ChildrensDay!”

Shikhar Dhawan

Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan posted a video with his son and wrote, “Never let go of your inner child! Happy Children’s Day #happychildrensday #diltohbacchahaiji”

Hardik Pandya

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya posted a picture with some kids and wrote, “There’s nothing like a smile on a child’s face Happy #ChildrensDay”