PM Modi sends out individual wishes to Indian women's cricket team
Modi dedicated a tweet each to the squad, which had a fairytale run at the mega-event in England.
New Delhi: "Who is not a fan of Harmanpreet Kaur?" asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he sent out individual wishes to each and every member of the Indian women's World Cup squad ahead of their final against England.
As our women's cricket team plays the World Cup finals today, I join the 125 crore Indians in wishing them the very best! @BCCIWomen
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Captain Mithali Raj has been leading from the front. Her cool approach to the game shall surely help the entire team. @M_Raj03
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
In a series of tweets from his personal handle, Modi dedicated a tweet each to the squad, which had a fairytale run at the mega-event in England. "As our women's cricket team plays the World Cup finals today, I join the 125 crore Indians in wishing them the very best! @BCCIWomen," he said.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad is known for her economic bowling performances. Good luck!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Poonam Yadav's fantastic bowling can be lethal for even the best batsmen. Best wishes!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Shikha Pandey's all round performances are crucial to the team. Best of luck!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Harmanpreet, who had created a stir at the World Cup with a hurricane 171-run knock against six-time champions Australia, drew praise from PM. "Who is not a fan of Harmanpreet Kaur? Her stellar innings in semi finals will always be remembered. Do your best today! @ImHarmanpreet," Modi said.
Jhulan Goswami is India's pride, whose wonderful bowling helps the team in key situations. All the best Jhulan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Sushma Verma plays the important role of the wicket keeper. Remember, catches win matches :) @ImSushVerma
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
The experienced Veda Krishnamurthy gives a much needed stability to the middle order. All the best for today. @vedakmurthy08
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Also drawing praise were captain Mithali Raj and veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. "Captain Mithali Raj has been leading from the front. Her cool approach to the game shall surely help the entire team.
Good luck to Deepti Sharma for the finals. She adds immense value to the team & her game has changed the course of many matches.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
Who is not a fan of Harmanpreet Kaur? Her stellar innings in semi finals will always be remembered. Do your best today! @ImHarmanpreet
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
@M_Raj03," he said. "Jhulan Goswami is India's pride, whose wonderful bowling helps the team in key situations. All the best Jhulan," he added. Joining the PM in wishing the team were Sports Minister Vijay Goel and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
India wishes Poonam Raut the very best for the Women's World Cup Final. Her game makes all of us very proud.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
All the best @mandhana_smriti! Have a great game out there and play with calm and poise.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
"Wishing our #WomenInBlue all the best for the #WWC17Final! We are all cheering for you!" said Tendulkar.
"Best wishes to Indian Women Cricket Team for #WWC17Final ???? #WWC17," added Goel.