Independence Day 2023: Virat Kohli Reveals How He Celebrated The Day As A Kid

India cricket superstar Virat Kohli has shared his experience of Independence Day as the entire country celebrates the special day on Tuesday (August 15). On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Virat Kohli shared how he spent the day as a child and now as a cricketer.

Nothing invokes nationalism in the Indians like cricket and Virat Kohli is well aware of it. Time and again, Virat Kohli has united his countrymen with his stunning exploits on the field. And the Indian fans will be expecting the same from the former India skipper in the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup.

Coming to Virat Kohli’s message on the occasion of Independence Day, the batting star reminded everyone of the importance of the day. He called the day the most important day in the history of the country before opening up on the grand celebration that takes place around the nation. Virat Kohli also revealed that August 15 is also his father’s birthday.

“Independence day is the most important day in the history of our country. Especially with 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. I have many fond memories of the independence day,” Virat Kohli said on Star Sports.

“It’s a day where all Indians feel a lot of pride of what we have achieved as nation from that day in 1947. It makes us all feel very proud,” he added.

Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. ??

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2023

Virat Kohli on celebrating Independence Day:

Speaking further, Virat Kohli opened up on how he used to celebrate Independence Day as a kid. He revealed that he used to fly kites while growing up in Delhi.

“We have played a lot on independence day. Off-field memories it’s about hoisting the flag before you go out on a game day. Having the national anthem played is a moment of pride for all of us.

“In Delhi there is a big culture of flying kites. That used to be a super moment. We all used to prepare. The night before getting things ready. It used to be perfectly windy day to enjoy. That is a special memory in my mind,” Virat Kohli said.

The reason behind #IndependenceDay being extra special to him, on and off the ground memories of this historic day and more – @imVkohli takes us through it all.#AsiaCupOnStar #Cricket #FollowTheBlues pic.twitter.com/3rzlCxsTow

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 15, 2023

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli will be seen in action soon in the upcoming Asia Cup. India will open their campaign in the tournament on September 2 against arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele. He was last seen in action during the ODI series against West Indies.