Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on Jan 15, 1949.
The day sees parades and military shows in the national capital New Delhi and the army headquarters. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
On 72nd Army Day today, the Indian cricket fraternity took to Twitter to praise the Army's valor and pay homage to the soldiers who died for the country.
Here are the tweets: