New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, saying their sacrifice is the reason behind the country's freedom and comes with a responsibility for every citizen.

Taking to social media platform X, Gambhir wrote, "Their sacrifice. Our freedom. Our responsibility: India. Jai Hind."

Gambhir's message came as the nation celebrated Independence Day and remembered the countless freedom fighters whose courage and sacrifices played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the country on Friday.

The BCCI wrote on ...