Twitter Reactions: Cricketing fraternity react to PV Sindhu's assurance of a medal in Rio

Till yesterday, the medal wait at the Rio Olympics kept getting longer for India. However, within a day, India have got it’s first two gems who have lifted the spirits of the entire nation.

While Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in the Women’s Freestyle 58 kg category with a spirited comeback victory over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzsta. It was PV Sindhu later in the day who reached the finals of the singles in Badminton, thus guaranteeing a medal for the event.

She defeated Japan’s sixth ranked Nozomi Okuhara with an amazing victory of 21-19, 21-10 to seal a spot in the finals. She will now take on 2 time World Champion and top seed Carolina Marin of Spain in the summit clash on Friday.

The immensely talented Hyderabadi girl has taken the medal tally for Badminton a level further after her senior Saina Nehwal got India a bronze medal in the London Olympics 2012.

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The Indian fans were overjoyed with her victory. Accolades and wishes poured in on Twitter from various cricketers and commentators as well who congratulated Sindhu on her success and urged her to go for the gold medal. Here are some of their Twitter Reactions.

The girls making us and our country proud !many congratulations to #SakshiMalik @Pvsindhu1 Jai hind ! Jai Bharat ????

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 18, 2016

Yeaaahh!! @Pvsindhu1 through to the #badminton finals with such an amazing performance!! Congratulations! Superb smashes!

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 18, 2016

Sindhu's aggression & her jump smashes +Gopichand's calmness = Perfect combination! Smelling the #Gold! ?? #IND #PVSindhu #Rio2016 #Olympics

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 18, 2016

India's girls keep our flag flying high! @Pvsindhu1 is why we need to push our girls to follow their dreams #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/ULSn87EdBY

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 18, 2016

Sikh, Issai, Muslim,Hindu-
Sab ka Dil Jeet gayi #PVSindhu #SportsUnitesPeopleBeyondReligion #IamProudSayItLoud pic.twitter.com/K5n9qPpPeQ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2016

Sakshi….Sindhu…. Dono ko Salaam! pic.twitter.com/RFhfUkUpsS

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 18, 2016

Mubaraqaaaa @Pvsindhu1 now go for gold #Rio2016

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 18, 2016

MAGNIFICENT SINDHU!
Another medal assured, but we want #Gold from this gifted girl. All the best for the final @Pvsindhu1. #Rio2016

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) August 18, 2016

I SALUTE YOU #PVSindhu. Those smashes could move mountains. WHAT AGRRESSION !!! Another Indian Woman creates history #goforgold #Rio2016

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) August 18, 2016

Sakshi & Sindhu, you have alleviated the sullen, despondent — and in some people, cynical — mood of the nation. Thanks! #Rio2016

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 18, 2016

Within hours two of India's daughters have assured India of Olympic medals..power, courage , pride..India's girls are fighting #PVSindhu

— Mayanti Langer Binny (@MayantiLanger_B) August 18, 2016

What a moment! What a finish! A final. She's a star. Can she give Abhinav Bindra company…..

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 18, 2016

Gold or Silver…. Got to be gold now! Sindhu u beauty. Take a pick Shobha De. #RioOlympics2016

— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) August 18, 2016

Not getting up from my seat..#superstitious #PVSindhu

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) August 18, 2016