'Pakistan Zindabad': Cricketers tweet Defence Day messages

Sana Mir, Shahid Afridi among others celebrate Pakistan's Defence Day

Pakistani cricketers were second to none in displaying their patriotism on Defence Day.

Lower-middle-order batsman Umar Akmal was the first to tweet Happy Defence Day' using the #PakistanZindabad.

Happy Defence day #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/Qnfsk5A0yA

— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) September 5, 2016

Former T20I captain Shahid Afridi followed suit with a simple yet heartening chant of 'Long Live Pakistan'.

Long Live Pakistan 🇵🇰#PakistanDefenceDay

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 6, 2016

Pakistan veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez told everyone why the nation celebrates Defence Day.

A true nation always celebrate their National days with a promise 2 work harder & keep the integrity high #PakistanDefenceDay. Stay blessed

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 6, 2016

Right-arm fast-bowler Anwar Ali saluted the 'Pakistan Army'.

https://twitter.com/iamAnwarAli_/status/773030674102099968

Meanwhile, women's team captain Sana Mir had some great advice.

Let's be better Pakistanis for all the martyrs,their families and all soldiers who are fighting against terrorism for Pakistan. #DefenceDay

— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) September 6, 2016

ODI captain Azhar Ali said, "Because of the ultimate sacrifice of our martyrs we live in a free country" and told his fans to "celebrate with glory".

Because of the ultimate sacrifice of our martyrs we live in a free country. Thank you. celebrate today with glory... #PakistanDefenceDay

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) September 6, 2016

Meanwhile, pacers Junaid Khan and Bilawal Bhatti also sent out celebratory tweets.

Remembering the martyrs on this day who gave their lives for our beloved country... #PakistanDefenseDay

— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) September 6, 2016

#DefenceDay pic.twitter.com/rrIuASHjKH

— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) September 6, 2016