Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly react and Thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Kind Words” on Mann Ki Baat:

Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri led the gratitude note from the Indian cricketers and thanked PM Narendra Modi for his kind words on India’s historic Test series win against Australia in their own backyard.

PM Modi, on his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, praised the Indian team for its grit and resolve and the way they overcame adversaries to fight back in the tour and clinch a series win.

“This month, we got good news from the cricket pitch. After initial hiccups, the Indian team bounced back gloriously and won the series in Australia. Our team’s hard work and teamwork were inspiring,” PM Modi said in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ speech. The PMO India official Twitter page later posted the message.

Take a look at the reactions from the cricketers:

Kohli React To PM Modi’s “Kind Words”:

🇮🇳 https://t.co/jGez2Na675

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 31, 2021

Sourav Ganguly Thanks PM for the Recognition:

Sincere thanks and gratitude to Honourable Prime minister for recognising the performance of the Indian cricket team in australia..

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 31, 2021

Ravi Shastri Thanks the Prime Minister:

Thank you, Sir. Your kind words will further strengthen #TeamIndia and 🇮🇳’s resolve to perform under pressure and in trying circumstances. Jai Hind ! https://t.co/yQQN9nh8Ab

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 31, 2021

Ajinkya Rahane Hopes His Team Inspires More Indians:

Thank you for your words of encouragement Shri @narendramodi Ji 🙏 It’s always an honour to represent our country, we hope to continue inspiring more Indians as we move forward 🇮🇳 https://t.co/8vxfrU3N4v

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 31, 2021

Cheteshwar Pujara Wants to keep Making India Proud:

Thank you Shri Narendra Modi Ji for your recognition and kind words 🙏
We will continue striviving to do our best to make the nation proud 🇮🇳

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 31, 2021

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Washington Sundar Thanks Prime Minister for Kind Words:

Thank you for your kind words sir. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/m6whAG0GAc

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) January 31, 2021

Mohammed Shami Urges the PM to Keep Supporting:

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 to Honourable Prime minister for appreciating the performance of the Indian cricket team in australia. Keep supporting us and we are proud to be a part of Indian Cricket Team🇮🇳🇮🇳 #TeamIndia #MannKiBaat https://t.co/bkKQ1X12SS

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) January 31, 2021