Independence Day: Shahid Afridi wishes India on I-Day, bats for peace, tolerance and love

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has wished India on its 70th Independence Day and urged everyone to work towards peace, tolerance and love between the two nations as there was ''no way to change neighbours.''

"Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let's work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail. #HopeNotOut," tweeted Afridi.

Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let's work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 14, 2017

Every year, the Asian neighbours celebrate their Independence Days within a gap of 24 hours of each other.

While Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Monday, India is celebrating its 70th Independence Day on Tuesday.

Both the countries have witnessed several wars and conflicts in the past 70 years of their relationship.

Afridi's tweet and wish generated a lot of reactions from both sides of the border. Though there were some usual trolls and haters, most reactions were positive and appreciative.   

Hatts of to shahid afridi ..Boom Boom

— AMIT GUPTA (@amitpsit) August 14, 2017

We need more people like you lala..So much of love from India

— Tαkshαk. (@TakshakSpeaks) August 14, 2017

Love u lala
Stay blessed pak
Happy independence day
India

— ABDUL KARIM (@ABDuL_KARIM43) August 14, 2017

Thank u so much lala...lot of love and respect from India..

— kavi (@kavi_pharmd) August 14, 2017