India Beat Pakistan: Narendra Modi Tweets Congratulations as 'Acche Din' Return for MS Dhoni's Team
Prime Minister tweets his wishes to the national cricket team after MS Dhoni led his men to their sixth win against Pakistan in all World Cups.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations after India outclassed Pakistan by 76 runs in their first World Cup 2015 match. India have now beaten Pakistan in six successive World Cup ties since 1992. (Highlights)
India scored 300/7 after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli's 107 was the main highlight as he took on Pakistani bowlers with aggression. Defending the total, Mohammad Shami claimed four wickets to ensure India maintain their blemish-free record against their rivals in World Cups. "Congrats Team India. Well played. We are all very proud of you," tweeted PM Modi. He had earlier wished his best to every member of the team ahead of the first Pool B match. Modi had also called his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the eve of the match to extend his wishes for a good game of cricket. (I love you Adelaide, says Kohli)
His good-neighbourly gesture did not work as Team India cruised to its biggest win against Pakistan in all World Cup matches played against each other.
Congrats Team India. Well played. We are all very proud of you.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2015