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[Saba Sports News] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 73rd birthday on Sunday, September 17. Known for his passion for sports, especially cricket, he shares strong relationships with athletes both in India and worldwide.
Modi frequently shares his reactions to significant Indian cricket performances on his social media platform, ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter). He also makes an effort to attend some of India’s cricket matches, earning admiration from cricketers for his dedication to the sport. Many cricketers extended their special birthday wishes to the honorable Prime Minister on social media.
Born in 1950 in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, Modi is currently serving his second term as India’s Prime Minister. The world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad is named after him, capable of hosting up to 132,000 spectators.
The stadium has already hosted numerous international matches, including Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and IPL games. Key matches of the upcoming ODI World Cup will also take place at this colossal venue, including the opening match between defending champions England and New Zealand, the high-profile India vs. Pakistan clash, and the final.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar conveyed his birthday wishes, hoping for a healthy and happy year for the Prime Minister. Former England player Kevin Pietersen also extended greetings in Hindi, lauding Narendra Modi as a pioneer and an icon.
Other notable cricketers, such as Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj, Shikhar Dhawan, and many more, shared their well-wishes for the Indian Prime Minister on his special day.