'Your robust drive for nation's well being, prosperity is admirable' - Indian cricketers pour wishes as PM Narendra Modi turns 72

Wishes pour in from all parts of the country as India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is celebrating his 72nd birthday on Saturday, 17th of September. The honourable Prime Minister shares a longstanding relationship with many Indian and foreign cricketers and is loved and admired by athletes across sports. 

He is an ardent supporter of the game and is known to follow cricket wholeheartedly. He also often puts out tweets to show his love for the game. Thus, it's only fitting that the Indian cricket fraternity wishes him on his birthday.

Born in 1950 in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, PM Modi currently is currently on his second stint as India’s Prime Minister. He also has the world’s biggest cricket stadium named after him in Gujarat. The stadium can host up to 1,32,000 spectators and has already hosted many international matches including Tests, ODIs, T20Is and even IPL games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 72

Former India captain Virat Kohli led the way as he wished PM Modi strength, happiness and good health on his 72nd birthday. 

“Wishing our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, a very happy birthday. Wishing you strength, happiness and good health.”

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri thanked PM Narendra Modi on his birthday for taking India’s international diplomacy to an all-time high. The World Cup winner also prayed for his strength and expects the Prime Minister to continue his good work for years to come.

“Many happy returns of the day, Hon’ble @narendramodi ji. Thanks for taking India’s international diplomacy to an all-time high like never before. God bless you with even more strength to carry on the good work in years to come,” said Shastri in a tweet.

Sachin Tendulkar considered one of the greats of all time, wished the Prime Minister of India health and happiness on his birthday. 

“Happy Birthday to our Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji! Wishing you the best of health & happiness,” Tendulkar wrote in a tweet.

Many other legends of the game including Mithali Raj, Suresh Raina, Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Amit Mishra, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Smriti Mandhana wished PM Narendra Modi on his birthday.

Here is how cricketers wished PM Modi on his birthday

Wishing our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, a very happy birthday. Wishing you strength, happiness and good health.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 17, 2022

Many happy returns of the day, Hon’ble @narendramodi ji. Thanks for taking India’s international diplomacy to an all-time high like never before. God bless you with even more strength to carry on the good work in years to come 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ehBM0VZsXc

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 17, 2022

Wishing our honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. Many many happy returns of the day.

— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) September 17, 2022

Happy Birthday to our Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji!
Wishing you the best of health & happiness.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 17, 2022

Happy birthday to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji. Wish you good health and success.

— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 17, 2022

A very happy birthday to our Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. Under his astute leadership 🇮🇳 has seen massive growth & development. His dynamic leadership & his amazing ability to connect with people from all walks of life is truly inspiring. Praying for his good health always. pic.twitter.com/fRyzvvDxOJ

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) September 17, 2022

Your selfless dedication and hardwork towards our country inspire all of us. May our country grow from strength to strength to even greater heights. Happy birthday, @narendramodi sir. Praying for your long, healthy and prosperous life.

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) September 17, 2022

Happy Birthday to our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. Wishing you health, happiness and strength.

— K L Rahul (@klrahul) September 17, 2022

Warm birthday wishes to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. May you have a long life and our country prospers under your great leadership. Jai Hind 🇮🇳🙏 #HappyBirthdayModiji
@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/qOxri09suo

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 17, 2022

Birthday wishes to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji! Wishing you tons of happiness and good health.

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 17, 2022

Birthday Greetings to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. Wish you lots of happiness, good health and long life.

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 17, 2022

A very Happy Birthday to our Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji! Wishing you peace, health and happiness.

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) September 17, 2022

A very happy birthday to the man who has redefined the meaning of being an Indian for every Indian. May god bless Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji with a long & healthy life! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7OabVYarOX

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 17, 2022

Your robust drive for the nation's well-being & prosperity is admirable Sir. India has found a new wind under its wings in your leadership. Happy Birthday Sir @narendramodi ji, wishing you good health😇#HappyBirthdayModiji #NarendraModiJiBirthday pic.twitter.com/RbJ5ilWC9D

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 17, 2022

Birthday greetings to our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. My best wishes for your good health and success 🙏🏻 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @narendramodi_in #HappyBirthdayModiji

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 17, 2022