PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes to Indian team ahead of 2015 World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket squad, ahead of the national team's defence of the World Cup trophy.

Prime Minister Modi took to twitter to extend his greetings.  Here are a series of tweets by PM Modi.

As the 2015 Cricket World Cup begins, my best wishes to the Indian Cricket Team. खेलो दिल से, वर्ल्ड कप लाओ फिर से!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

My best wishes to captain cool @msdhoni. Play hard, lead well & make India proud. Knowing you, I am sure you will.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

I wish our flamboyant vice captain @imVkohli the very best for the upcoming campaign. The entire nation has a lot of hopes on him.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Best wishes @SDhawan25! Give India a wonderful start every time you step on the pitch. Score many many runs, we are all there to cheer you.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

The only batsman to score 2 double centuries in ODIs, @ImRo45's talent has millions of fans. Make us proud once again!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

I wish you the very best my young friend @ajinkyarahane88. Have a wonderful World Cup. Make the most of this great opportunity.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Suresh Raina has always been agile on the field & hard-hitting with the bat. Hit them out of the park, including the bouncers :) @ImRaina

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Have a great tournament @RayuduAmbati. I am sure you will keep the runs coming & play a key role in the tournament.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Who is not a fan of Sir Jadeja? We all look forward to seeing your all round performances take India to victory! @imjadeja

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

The young Axar Patel can trick the batsmen with his sharp spin & bounce. Give your best & play without pressure!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Best of luck @BhuviOfficial! Swing every match in our favour. Your breakthroughs will determine how fast we will win those matches!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Our young fast bowler Mohit Sharma can bowl a great line & length. He is a great asset to the team. Best of luck.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

I wish my young & extremely talented friend, Mohammed Shami the very best for the World Cup. Play well & get those wickets.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Stuart Binny’s recent all round performances have impressed all. We wish him all the best for the World Cup.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

Good luck @y_umesh. Bowl out the batsmen with your impressive speed & reverse swing.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

I am sure your spin bowling will surprise the batsman & give us victory. Play well @Ashwinravi99! My good wishes.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2015

The 2015 edition of the World Cup, which begins on February 14, is being held in Australia and New Zealand. India will face arch-nemesis Pakistan in their first match, to be held on February 15.