New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated & congratulated the Indian blind cricket team on twitter for winning the T20 World Cup in Bengaluru.
Best wishes to the entire team that won the T-20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind. Keep playing well and making India proud of your game.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
India successfully defended their title in the T20 Blind World Cup by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets.
“I also congratulate the coaches, parents, friends & teachers of these cricketers who supported them during this unforgettable journey”, PM Tweeted.
In his tweets, Modi appreciated the play and talent of Cricketers.
Additionaly, PM uploaded pictures with some of the Blind Indian cricketers:
My best wishes to young Faisal, for a wonderful cricketing career ahead. His diligence and dedication to the game are endearing. pic.twitter.com/TWegrRuznv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
My friend Jafar Iqbal is from Odisha. He has been playing since his school days. He made his international debut in 2011. pic.twitter.com/FlwDzqvN59
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Sonu Golkar has been an ardent cricket follower. He has played several matches & also been awarded for his game. pic.twitter.com/XKhnah9V9P
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Met the talented Golu Kumar from Jharkhand. His teachers & friends kept encouraging him to play & the good results are for all to see! pic.twitter.com/qLrqfD7qVs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Picture with whole Cricket Team including coaches and other officials:
Had a memorable interaction with our champion cricketers, the winners of the T-20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind. pic.twitter.com/9idxuh8Qj8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
(Image Source: PM Modi Twitter)