Cricketing Fraternity Celebrates Father's Day As Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma & Pujara Lead The Wishes

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Several Indian sportspersons, including cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara and celebrated boxer Nikhat Zareen, among others, took to social media to celebrate Father's Day, saying they have been the "biggest support system" in their lives.

Tendulkar posted a video on social media and wrote, "Every child's first Hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me, his unconditional love & how he let me find my own path. Happy Father's Day everyone! #FathersDay."

Every child's first Hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me, his unconditional love & how he let me find my own path. Happy Father's Day everyone!#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/fgWQPr8jc6

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 19, 2022

Pujara posted an image of his family and wrote, "My support system through everything. Here's wishing a very #HappyFathersDay to all the amazing fathers out there!"

My support system through everything. Here's wishing a very #HappyFathersDay to all the amazing fathers out there! pic.twitter.com/h4yqzZWtKW

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) June 19, 2022

India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, who is currently touring England with the team, wrote, "From the moment I became a Dad, keeping my lil girl safe is all I want. Whether I am her piggyback ride or her cradle, her safety is my responsibility. Being there for her is always my priority as it means the world to me. #HappyFathersDay."

From the moment I became a Dad, keeping my lil girl safe is all I want. Whether I am her piggyback ride or her cradle, her safety is my responsibility. Being there for her is always my priority as it means the world to me. #HappyFathersDay https://t.co/0mgUjD7Ou5

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 19, 2022

Veteran cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad tweeted, "#HappyFathersDay. Remembering my father freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Bihar, straight forward and honest late Sh. Bhagwat Jha Azad. Miss his values in today's politics."

,, #HappyFathersDay
Remembering my father freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Bihar, straight forward and honest late Sh. Bhagwat Jha Azad.
Miss his values in today’s politics pic.twitter.com/yoxmVZR4sm

— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad) June 19, 2022

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders posted images of Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane with their children and wrote, "Day to celebrate the first Superheroes! Wishing a #HappyFathersDay to all the amazing fathers out there! #FathersDay2022 #AmiKKR."

Day to celebrate the first Superheroes!

Wishing a #HappyFathersDay to all the amazing fathers out there! #FathersDay2022 #AmiKKR pic.twitter.com/QPrj3BhuhZ

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) June 19, 2022

Mumbai Indians too did something quite similar, posting images of Kieron Pollard and Ashwin Murugan with kids and wrote, "Every child's guiding light, inspiration and role-model. A very #HappyFathersDay to all those out there."

Every child's guiding light, inspiration and role-model

A very #HappyFathersDay to all those out there #OneFamily #DilKholKe #MumbaiIndians #FathersDay @ImRo45 @KieronPollard55 @tmills15 @AshwinMurugan8 pic.twitter.com/9HjCpwO9Br

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 19, 2022

India's world champion woman boxer, Nikhat Zareen, posted an image with her father and wrote, "Here's to the man who always provided me with a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch. My rock, my superhero & my everything! Happy #FathersDay papa!"

Here’s to the man who always provided me with a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch. My rock, my superhero & my everything!

Happy #FathersDay papa! pic.twitter.com/Rk4SBYRmrG

— Nikhat Zareen (@nikhat_zareen) June 19, 2022