Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the Indian cricket team for their sumptous efforts against Australia in the “Border Gavaskar” series Down Under. PM Narendra Modi, in his latest ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode, appreciated the spirit and character shown by the ‘Men in Blue’ in the Australian soil. The Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian side, despite of several drawbacks, managed to clinch the auspicious ‘Border Gavaskar’ trophy against the mighty Australians.
PM Modi on India’s incredible efforts
“This month, we got good news from the cricket pitch. After initial hiccups, the Indian team bounced back gloriously and won the series in Australia. Our team’s hard work and teamwork was inspiring,” PM Modi said during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ speech as tweeted by PMO India.
इस महीने, क्रिकेट पिच से भी बहुत अच्छी खबर मिली | हमारी क्रिकेट टीम ने शुरुआती दिक्कतों के बाद, शानदार वापसी करते हुए ऑस्ट्रेलिया में सीरीज जीती | हमारे खिलाड़ियों का hard work और teamwork प्रेरित करने वाला है : PM @narendramodi #MannKiBaat
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 31, 2021
Indian cricketers reply to PM Modi
The members of the Indian cricket team took pride in PM Modi’s acclaiming words in relation to their latest glory. Indian coach Ravi Shastri along with skipper Virat Kohli, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, batsman Chesteshwar Pujara and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly thanked PM Modi for his kind words. Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev also replied to PM Modi’s Tweet.
Virat Kohli
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 31, 2021
Ravi Shastri
Thank you, Sir. Your kind words will further strengthen #TeamIndia and 🇮🇳’s resolve to perform under pressure and in trying circumstances. Jai Hind ! https://t.co/yQQN9nh8Ab
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 31, 2021
Sourav Ganguly
Sincere thanks and gratitude to Honourable Prime minister for recognising the performance of the Indian cricket team in australia..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 31, 2021
Mohammad Shami
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 to Honourable Prime minister for appreciating the performance of the Indian cricket team in australia. Keep supporting us and we are proud to be a part of Indian Cricket Team🇮🇳🇮🇳 #TeamIndia #MannKiBaat https://t.co/bkKQ1X12SS
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) January 31, 2021
Ajinkya Rahane
Thank you for your words of encouragement Shri @narendramodi Ji 🙏 It’s always an honour to represent our country, we hope to continue inspiring more Indians as we move forward 🇮🇳 https://t.co/8vxfrU3N4v
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 31, 2021
