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Pakistan star batter Babar Azam, along with several current and former cricket greats, shared heartfelt messages on Thursday to mark the nation’s 78th Independence Day.
Former skipper Shahid Afridi addressed the youth in his message, saying: “O youth of my nation, this homeland is yours. This garden, fragrant with the scent of sacrifices, holds your dreams — waiting for your actions.”
Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani also joined the celebrations, posting a picture on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Raise your country’s flag high.”
Babar Azam, in his Independence Day message, emphasised unity, faith, and discipline as Pakistan’s core strengths.
“Unity, faith, and discipline — these are not just words, they are our strength. August 14 reminds us that Pakistan came into being when all hearts beat together, when faith never wavered, and when discipline turned dreams into reality,” he wrote.
“If we stand united today, no challenge can break us tomorrow. Pakistan belongs to all of us, and we all belong to Pakistan. Happy Independence Day,” Babar Azam added.
Former pacer Waqar Younis shared a scenic Independence Day photo with a congratulatory note, while ex-wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal simply stated: “Pakistan Zindabad forever.”
It is worth mentioning that Pakistan recently concluded their white-ball tour of the West Indies, featuring a three-match T20I and ODI series.
The visitors claimed the T20I series 2-1 under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, while the hosts dominated the ODIs.
Pakistan will now turn its focus to two major assignments: the tri-nation T20I series against Afghanistan and the UAE later this month, followed by the ACC Asia Cup 2025 from September 9 to 28.
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