The Indian women’s cricket team are playing England in the final of ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 at Lord’s. Batting first after winning the toss, the hosts are off to a flying start. Meanwhile, the Mithali Raj & co continue to receive good luck messages by the Indian fans from across the globe. Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined the bandwagon as he wished each member of the cricket team in his own style. The Indian eves, who are playing their second World Cup final after having lost the title to Australia by 98 runs in 2005, would be buoyed after having read the message.
“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 posted. India made it to the finals after trouncing Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final on July 20. Harmanpreet Kaur stole the show with her unbeaten knock of 171 off 115 balls to help India amass a competitive total of 281/4. Deepti Sharma, Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey ran through the Australian batting line-up to propel India to a comprehensive victory. The BCCI has meanwhile announced a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for each player of the Indian women’s team and Rs 25 lakh each for the support staff members.
Here are the tweets posted by PM Modi.
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
PM Modi heaped praises on Mithali Raj, who along with seamer Jhulan Goswami are the two members of the Indian squad that reached the final in 2005.
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
Here’s what PM Modi tweeted for the rest of Indian women’s team members.
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
Shikha Pandey’s all round performances are crucial to the team. Best of 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
Rajeshwari Gayakwad is known for her economic bowling performances. Good luck!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2017
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