West Indies flamboyant batsman Chris Gayle and former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Wednesday wished India a cheerful 73rd Republic Day. Both took to Twitter after receiving a private message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The 42-year-old Gayle, who represented the West Indies in worldwide cricket, spoke about his particular bond with the Indian public. I need to congratulate India on their 73rd Republic Day. I wakened with a private message from PM Modi @narendramodi, reaffirming the shut private ties I’ve with him and the folks of India. Congratulations and Naf Love from Universe Boss,” tweeted Gayle.
While South Africa’s Rhodes, a former fielding coach of Mumbai Indians who has lived within the nation for a lot of the 12 months, has a daughter named ‘India’, West Indies pacer Gayle has been a fan of cricket followers for his exploits within the IPL. Beach has been an enormous hit. ,
I need to congratulate India on their 73rd Republic Day. I woke as much as a private message from PM Modi aranendramodi I reaffirm my shut private ties with him and with the folks of India. Congratulations and Naf Love from Universe Boss ️🙏🏿
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) 26 January 2022
A couple of hours after Gayle’s tweet, Jonty Rhodes additionally tweeted on India’s Republic Day. “Thank you @narendramodi ji for the very kind words. I have really grown so much as a person on every visit to India. My entire family celebrates #RepublicDay with all of India, respecting the importance of a #Constitution that protects the rights of the Indian people #JaiHind,” wrote Rhodes.
Thank You aranendramodi Sir for the sort phrases. I’ve actually grown a lot as an individual on each go to to India. my complete household celebrates #Republic day With the entire of India, a . respecting the significance of #Constitution who protects the rights of the Indian folks #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/olovZ8Pgvn
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) 26 January 2022
The PM’s letter, shared by Rhodes on his social media web page, mentioned, “I have decided to write to you and some other friends of India in a sense of gratitude for your affection towards India and with the hope that you Will continue to work together with our country. As well as our people.”
Modi additionally made a particular point out of Rhodes’ daughter, “This special bond was really reflected when you named your daughter after this great nation. You are truly a special ambassador of the strong ties between our nations.”
Indian Cricket Board’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a game-changer within the recreation and each season, international cricketers kind a line to take part within the cash-rich league that has modified lives for the higher. Gayle, David Warner, AB de Villiers have all been revered and beloved by cricket followers in India.
With inputs from PTI
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