Former Indian cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar has come out in support of the central government on farmers' protest at a time when international celebrities like Rihanna, Greta Thunberg.and Mia Khalifa have tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers' protest

In a tweet, Sachin Tendulkar said India's "sovereignty cannot be compromised" and urged Indians to "remain united".

India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants.
Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation.#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2021

"India's sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted.

Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021

Team India captian Virat Kohli wrote,"Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether."

Expressing similar views, former Indian cricketer and current team India coach Ravi Shastri termed farmers' protest as an "internal matter" which will be resolved via dialogue.

"Agriculture is a very important part of the machinery of the Indian economic system. Farmers are the backbone of any country's ecosystem. This is an internal matter, which I'm sure will be resolved through dialogue. Jai Hind!" Ravi Shastri tweeted, adding hashtags like #IndiaStandsTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropoganda.

BJP Lok Sabha MP and former team India cricketer Gautam Gambhir wrote, "Outside forces have been trying to divide us, rule over us for centuries. But India remains and will thrive come what may! Use your billions, try your best! This is the New India #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda."