Cricket stars salute the fallen heroes as nation celebrates Defence Day

Pakistani cricket stars paid tribute to the martyrs of the nation, as Pakistan celebrated Defence Day on Friday.

“On this day we salute those who guard our border spanning 7000+ kilometres, leave their loved ones to keep the nation safe and rely on nothing but faith and divine guidance,” messaged speedster Wahab Riaz on social media.

On this day we salute those who guard our border spanning 7000+ kilometres, leave their loved ones to keep the nation safe and rely on nothing but faith and divine guidance. #DefenceDayWithKashmir #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) 6 September 2019

Meanwhile, former captain Shahid Afridi paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Pilot Shaheed Marium Mukhtiar's home, showering praise on the martyr.

The newly seated bowling coach Waqar Younis messaged, “Salute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our beautiful land.”

Salute to Martyrs who sacrificed their Lives for our beautiful Land🇵🇰 #6thSeptDefenceDay #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/OA4OVNOcuN

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) 6 September 2019

Defence Day is a special day for all Pakistanis. I marked the day with a visit to PAF Pilot Shaheed Marium Mukhtiar's home. May Allah bless her soul, it was an amazing experience to hear about her bravery and courage, she will always be remembered. Pakistan Zindabad! pic.twitter.com/RsJerPZ72z

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 6 September 2019

6 September #DefenceDay #SalutetoMartyrs

i salute one of the army forces in the world Pakistani army. #PakistanZindabad #PakArmyZindabad  #PakistanAirForce pic.twitter.com/ZGfK9CyfM2

— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) 6 September 2019

6 sep defence day

Today we salute our soliders and pray for peace in our beloved nation n in Kashmir 🇵🇰 #StandWithKashmir #DefenceDayPakistan pic.twitter.com/LXMak2l5i0

— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) 6 September 2019