Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met the Indian blind cricket team that defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to lift the Blind Twenty20 World Cup earlier this month.
Hon. @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi ji wit d @MyIndusIndBank Indian Blind Cricket team aftr winnin d World Blind Cup Cricket Championship pic.twitter.com/uqct1olmRP
— Blind Cricket (CABI) (@blind_cricket) February 28, 2017
Prime Minister said he was happy to interact with the members of the Indian blind cricket team.
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
Inspired by their seniors, most of these cricketers picked up the game in their school days. Today, they are an inspiration to all of us!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
I also congratulate the coaches, parents, friends & teachers of these cricketers who supported them during this unforgettable journey.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
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
PM Modi also posted pictures of himself with each and every member of the team on his twitter page.
(Yes, we are well aware that he did not actually tweet these by himself, but the recognition coming from the most followed Twitter account in India has got to mean a lot for these cricketers.)
Ajay Kumar Reddy became interested in cricket from school days! He has got over 50 ‘Man of the Series’ & several ‘Man of the Match’ awards. pic.twitter.com/NRM4FyAbdZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Was delighted to meet Prem Kumar, a bright young sportsperson & a part of the winning team. We had a great interaction. pic.twitter.com/3zEzZis7u6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Sukhram Majhi has been playing international cricket since 2005. He is also a talented athlete who has won medals in running & high jump. pic.twitter.com/3tKEJ3X5Yj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
India is proud of Ganeshbhai Ishwarbhai Muhundkar. He began playing international cricket in 2014 & has won several accolades for his game. pic.twitter.com/nLga7iyars
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Anish Beg belongs to Nashik. His love for cricket dates back to school days & he vigorously pursued the game. Way to go young friend! pic.twitter.com/jvcUHXB4ll
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Rambir Singh is a hero! He lost his vision due to cancer but his determination kept soaring. He began his international career in 2016. pic.twitter.com/Id8qHwq8bS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2017
Deepak Malik has played great cricket. Apart from cricket, he has also won many medals in athletics. Was very happy to meet him. pic.twitter.com/8SViUXob5F
— 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
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
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
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
The Indian blind cricket team had successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup title, defeating Pakistan in the final of the tournament on February 12, for the second successive edition.
It’s exactly the type of motivation that will help them keep playing the game with passion and kudos to our PM for taking time off his schedule to that.
