The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met India`s Blind World Cup winning team.
The team had won the 4th ODI World Cup, 2014 for the Blind, hosted by South Africa earlier this month.
The Prime Minister was presented a special cricket ball which is used for blind cricket. He later asked the players to sign on the ball, adding that he would present this ball to a museum in a cricket club.
The Prime Minister told the players that they had not only brought laurels to the India, but had also inspired many physically challenged people through their feats.
The Prime Minister met each of the cricketers individually, and posed for photographs with them.
An evening that I will cherish! Met the Indian Team that won the Blind Cricket World Cup & made India proud. pic.twitter.com/SEtNY2itZb— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
With Prakash Jayaramiah. Scored 149 in a match against England. Scored 286 in Inter Zonal level against North Zone. pic.twitter.com/RNuHkib6qV— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
K Ramesh is an all-rounder. Selected as a wicket keeper in 2003. In one match he scored 52 & took 5 wickets. pic.twitter.com/ITm5VwATDO — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
My friend Deepak is from Haryana. Scored 2 big 50s, against SL in the league match & against Pakistan in the finals. pic.twitter.com/lcD3oYfkHw — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Durga Rao is a true champion. From a poor background, lost his father at an early age. Bats & fields well. pic.twitter.com/YNU1ErdofS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Vishnu is an all-rounder from Kerala. Began playing for the State in 2004. Also pursuing his MA. pic.twitter.com/brslnOcU1M— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
We are proud of Madhu, a young player who began playing at state level from 2008. His friends encouraged him a lot. pic.twitter.com/OOBaKZYAdo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Here is the captain..Shekar Naik is an all-rounder from Shimoga & has been playing since 1998. Great leader! pic.twitter.com/wDJTumNaDz — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Ajay Kumar Reddy has played since 2002. In one of the matches against Karnataka he scored 75 & took 3 wickets. pic.twitter.com/duzEFwhebR— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Dunna Venkatesh is a very good all-rounder. His dream of playing for India was fulfilled in 2011. pic.twitter.com/yjCWMOPatX— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
This young champion, Farhan got motivation from his friends back home in Kerala. Is a very talented all-rounder. pic.twitter.com/SRR5LAW80B — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
This dynamic batsman & fielder, Ganesh is from Gujarat. He comes from a poor background & is very hardworking. pic.twitter.com/qqsK2X70rc — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
I was very happy to meet Ketan Patel. Am told he is a phenomenal all-rounder. Was selected to the team in 2006. pic.twitter.com/0IE9UD4oFn— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Mohammad Jaffar Iqbal is amazing! He has captained the East Zone team. Was happy to know he aspires to be a teacher. pic.twitter.com/n99D9AAOR4— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Amol K is a great sportsman who started playing cricket since school days. There has been no looking back since then pic.twitter.com/b6vakOyVJ0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
The young hero, Golu Kumar began playing cricket in Ranchi since the age of 8! Watch out for this boy… pic.twitter.com/Q7iMAHLV79 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Tejinder Pal Singh from Jalandhar talked to me about the encouragement he received from his friends & teachers. pic.twitter.com/9v5YWIZjp8— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Veeresh HR got into the team in this World Cup. Before that played for Karnataka & South Zone. pic.twitter.com/wT7iBf2izM— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
Another photo with the team. pic.twitter.com/90KaL12KRu — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014
