PM Modi’s phrases will additional strengthen Team India, say Ravi Shastri

New Delhi: Team India’s head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday mentioned the encouraging phrases by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will additional strengthen the cricket staff and the resolve to carry out underneath strain.
Shastri’s remarks got here as PM Modi hailed the Indian cricket staff for his or her Test sequence win towards Australia, saying that the staff’s arduous work and teamwork have been inspiring. “Thank you, Sir. Your kind words will further strengthen #TeamIndia and the country’s resolve to perform under pressure and in trying circumstances. Jai Hind,” Shastri tweeted.

Thank you, Sir. Your sort phrases will additional strengthen #TeamIndia and 🇮🇳’s resolve to carry out underneath strain and in attempting circumstances. Jai Hind ! https://t.co/yQQN9nh8Ab
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 31, 2021

Speaking throughout Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi hailed India’s win in Australia, saying: “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.”
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly additionally took to Twitter to thank PM Modi, saying: “Sincere thanks and gratitude to Honourable Prime minister for recognising the performance of the Indian cricket team in Australia.”
Ajinkya Rahane who led the staff within the final three Tests towards Australia additionally tweeted to say due to Modi for his encouraging phrases.

“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,” tweeted Rahane.
On January 19, Australia’s fortress — The Gabba — was lastly breached. It took 32 years and two months, however the unthinkable was achieved after an injury-ravaged younger Indian staff defeated Australia by three wickets towards all odds within the fourth Test to win the sequence 2-1.
The final time a visiting staff got here out triumphant from the Brisbane Cricket Ground was again in November 1988 when the mighty West Indian outfit underneath the management of Viv Richards thrashed Allan Border’s staff by 9 wickets.

India had been bundled out for 36 in Adelaide and the aspect stumbled to an eight-wicket loss. Skipper Virat Kohli additionally returned house after being granted paternity depart, however underneath Rahane, the staff confirmed outstanding struggle and resolve to win the sequence.
The guests have been additionally hampered by accidents all through the tour, however this didn’t hamper the spirits of the staff as a younger aspect emerged triumphant within the remaining Test on the Gabba.
India’s memorable win had additionally ensured that they topple Australia within the ICC Test Team Rankings to assert the second spot.