"You have lived and breathed cricket": PM Modi pens touching letter to Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina Retirement: Days after Suresh Raina bid adieu to the International cricket, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter hailing his contribution towards Indian cricket.
In a letter, PM Modi wrote: "You have lived and breathed cricket. Your interest in the sport began early in life, in the by-lanes of Muradnagar and subsequently found feet in the playgrounds of Lucknow. There on, what an eventful journey it has been, culminating in the most important honour of representing India - a country you love deeply - in all three forms of the game."
"During your cricketing career, you sometimes faced setbacks including injuries but every time you overcame those challenges, thanks to your tenacity," he said.
"Sportspersons are admired not only for their conduct on the field but also off the field. Your fighting spirit can motivate many youngsters," he added.
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While accepting the same, Suresh Raina took to Twitter and wrote: "When we play, we give our blood & sweat for the nation. No better appreciation than being loved by the people of this country and even more by the country’s PM. Thank you Narendra Modi Ji for your words of appreciation & best wishes. I accept them with gratitude. Jai Hind!"
-PTC News
