Saina Nehwal Impresses Prince of Cricket Brian Lara, Anil Kumble

As Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to attain the world number one ranking, congratulatory messages poured in from all quarters. Former cricketers Brian Lara and Anil Kumble greeted the Indian shuttler on creating history on Saturday.

Lara, one of the greatest batsmen in the modern day game, said it was a great achievement for Saina while Kumble said he was proud of the 25-year-old from Hyderabad. These wishes must mean a lot to her for while one man holds the highest score in Test cricket, the other is only of only two to have taken 10 wickets in a Test match.

"@MasabaG: Congrats @NSaina for being the first world no 1 Indian woman in Badminton ! All the best always" Great achievement @NSaina

- Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 28, 2015

Congratulations @NSaina on becoming #1. True Champion! Proud of you!

- Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 28, 2015

Badminton doubles specialist Jwala Gutta also greeted her compatriot on a job well-done.

Heartiest congratulations to saina on attaining world no.1 rank..proud moment for indians and all badminton fans!!

- Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) March 28, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee also tweeted to wish the Indian badminton star for her accomplishment.

The phenomenal accomplishments of @NSaina make us very proud. I congratulate her on being the World Number 1.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015

Congrats Saina Nehwal on becoming World no 1 in Badminton; well deserved honour; best wishes for Indian Open Semi Final #PresidentMukherjee

- President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 28, 2015