Netizens floored as Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground lights up in ‘Tricolour’ × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Cricket ICC T20 World Cup 2022 News We re lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India s independence - Netizens floored as Australia s Melbourne Cricket Ground lights up in tricolor on Independence Day By James Kuanal Modified 16 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Melbourne Cricket Ground extended greetings to India on Independence Day. [Pic credits: MCG on Twitter] Australia and India share cricketing ties with each other. To celebrate those close ties, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has found a special and unique way to extend well-wishes to India. The commemoration celebrates the 75th anniversary of freedom, as the latter celebrated its 76th Independence Day. In a special gesture, the MCG stadium was lit up in tricolor with respect to the Indian national flag. In a Tweet post, MCG’s official handle wrote: “Tonight, we’re lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.” Melbourne Cricket Ground@MCGTonight, we're lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence. 2402314Tonight, we're lighting up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence. https://t.co/TSz6k3mRCl A section of fans appreciated the special gesture on the micro-blogging website. Here are some of the reactions: Narayan Mahadevan@tmnarayan@MCG Thank you from all Indians,we really appreciate your gesture.@CricketAus7@MCG Thank you from all Indians,we really appreciate your gesture.@CricketAus Rishabh Pandey@rishabhpost@MCG Wao! Seriously we are overwhelmed to see this. Thank you for your commendable work #MCG4@MCG Wao! Seriously we are overwhelmed to see this. Thank you for your commendable work #MCG sibasish roy@sibasish@MCG Thank you for this wonderful gesture 2@MCG Thank you for this wonderful gesture Pristarofficial@Priyans26824643@MCG The great MCG is looking extraordinary....@MCG The great MCG is looking extraordinary.... Silam SS@silam_ss@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG Silam SS@silam_ss@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG@MCG Thank you. We will always cherish your hospitality at the MCG Akanksha Yadav@AKANKSH48278581@MCG Thank you Australia 4@MCG Thank you Australia Prathamesh Dalavi@Pratham38383623@MCG Appreciated @MCG Appreciated Chirag @Chirag62375417@MCG Woah@MCG Woah Sunil@sunil_sachin@MCG Beautiful. ??@MCG Beautiful. ?? Mani @Eklav_45@MCG Thanks @MCG Thanks India celebrated its 75 years of independence in a grandeur manner on Monday (August 15). Several Indian cricketers celebrated their country's achievement of the historic milestone. Prominent overseas cricketers also took to social media to extend their wishes to India as the country celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Australian legend David Warner and batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne also wished the Indians well on their special day. Warner, in particular, wrote: "To all our family and friends in India we wish you a Happy Independence Day. #india #love #secondhome #peace #independenceday.” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Labuschagne added: "Happy Independence Day to all my Indian friends." Marnus Labuschagne@marnus3cricketHappy Independence Day to all my Indian friends. twitter.com/imvkohli/statu…Virat Kohli@imVkohli75 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. 1216390475 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind. Happy Independence Day to all my Indian friends. twitter.com/imvkohli/statu… Also Read: "India vs Pakistan was just another match for me" - Sourav Ganguly prioritizes Asia Cup glory over clash against arch-rivals Australia to tour India for three-match T20I series in September World T20I Champions Australia, led by Aaron Finch, will tour India for a three-match T20I series in September. Mohali will host the opening contest against Australia on September 20. The remaining matches will be held on September 23 and 25 in Nagpur and Hyderabad, respectively. The home series, which will also mark the beginning of India's 2022-23 international home season, will be key for the Men in Blue ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup in Australia this October-November. ANI@ANIBCCI announces the schedule for the upcoming Australia and South Africa’s tour of India. India’s international home season 2022-23 will commence with a three-match T20I series against Australia in September & followed by a three-match T20I and ODI series against South Africa.34036BCCI announces the schedule for the upcoming Australia and South Africa’s tour of India. India’s international home season 2022-23 will commence with a three-match T20I series against Australia in September & followed by a three-match T20I and ODI series against South Africa. https://t.co/lXeyaklwxB Team India have not won the tournament since they emerged victorious in the inaugural edition of T20WC under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2007. They will be eager to bring an end to the ICC title jinx after the 2013 Champions Trophy. Also Read: 5 memorable moments in Indian cricket that every fan can remember on Independence Day Poll : Do you think IPL led to love affair between India and Australia? Yes No 14 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Gaelin Leif × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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