New Delhi, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sent his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for the ICC World Cup 2015, which begins Saturday (February 14) in New Zealand and Australia.
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Modi took to the micro-blogging site Twitter to convey his wishes to the MS Dhoni-led side, which is the defending champion at this year's tournament. (Modi calls Jadeja as 'Sir')
"As the 2015 Cricket World Cup begins, my best wishes to the Indian Cricket Team. खेलो दिल से, वर्ल्ड कप लाओ फिर से!," Modi tweeted on Thursday.
Modi, in a series of Tweets, wished each and every member of the Indian team.
For Dhoni, Modi wrote, "My best wishes to captain cool @msdhoni. Play hard, lead well and make India proud. Knowing you, I am sure you will."
Modi said entire entire had lot of hopes on Virat Kohli. "I wish out flamboyant vice captain @imVkohli the very best for the upcoming campaign. The entire nation has a lot of hopes on him."
Last year, Modi, during his visit to Australia, had posed with the World Cup trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which will host the final on March 29.
Here are Modi's tweets to the Indian team
As the 2015 Cricket World Cup begins, my best wishes to the Indian Cricket Team. खेलो दिल से, वर्ल्ड कप लाओ फिर से!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
My best wishes to captain cool @msdhoni. Play hard, lead well & make India proud. Knowing you, I am sure you will.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
I wish our flamboyant vice captain @imVkohli the very best for the upcoming campaign. The entire nation has a lot of hopes on him.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Best wishes @SDhawan25! Give India a wonderful start every time you step on the pitch. Score many many runs, we are all there to cheer you.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
The only batsman to score 2 double centuries in ODIs, @ImRo45's talent has millions of fans. Make us proud once again!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
I wish you the very best my young friend @ajinkyarahane88. Have a wonderful World Cup. Make the most of this great opportunity.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Suresh Raina has always been agile on the field & hard-hitting with the bat. Hit them out of the park, including the bouncers :) @ImRaina
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Have a great tournament @RayuduAmbati. I am sure you will keep the runs coming & play a key role in the tournament.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Who is not a fan of Sir Jadeja? We all look forward to seeing your all round performances take India to victory! @imjadeja
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
I am sure your spin bowling will surprise the batsman & give us victory. Play well @Ashwinravi99! My good wishes.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
The young Axar Patel can trick the batsmen with his sharp spin & bounce. Give your best & play without pressure!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Best of luck @BhuviOfficial! Swing every match in our favour. Your breakthroughs will determine how fast we will win those matches!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Our young fast bowler Mohit Sharma can bowl a great line & length. He is a great asset to the team. Best of luck.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
I wish my young & extremely talented friend, Mohammed Shami the very best for the World Cup. Play well & get those wickets.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
Stuart Binny’s recent all round performances have impressed all. We wish him all the best for the World Cup.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015
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