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Narendra Modi wishes Indian women for World Cup final

India Blooms News Service | | Jul 23, 2017, at 11:20 pm

New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the countrymen in wishing Indian women team for the final match of the Women World Cup against hosts England on Sunday.

India women are currently playing against England in the historic final at the iconic Lord's cricket ground.

Modi wished the team in a series of tweets where he greeted all the cricketers individually and appreciated their talents.

"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," Modi tweeted.

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

Appreciating captain Mithali Raj, Modi said: "Captain Mithali Raj has been leading from the front. Her cool approach to the game shall surely help the entire team. @M_Raj03."

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

All the best @mandhana_smriti! Have a great game out there and play with calm and poise.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017

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

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

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

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

Sushma Verma plays the important role of the wicket keeper. Remember, catches win matches :) @ImSushVerma
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017

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

Poonam Yadav's fantastic bowling can be lethal for even the best batsmen. Best wishes!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017

Rajeshwari Gayakwad is known for her economic bowling performances. Good luck!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017

#NarendraModi #WomenWorldCup #WorldCupFinal #MithaliRaj #PrimeMinister

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