PM Modi Responds to Virat Kohli’s Birthday Wish on Twitter; Post Goes Viral! 

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 70th birthday on September 17, wishes poured in from across the world on various platforms. 

Even Indian cricketers took time out and wished the Prime Minister on his special day. Among the many wishes, Indian captain Virat Kohli shared an adorable wish while Sachin Tendulkar shared a picture with the Prime Minister. 

PM Modi, who has responded to almost every wish on Twitter, sent his heartfelt thanks to Kohli. Modi first thanked Virat and then wished Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma, who are soon to welcome their baby in January 2021.

"Thank you @imVkohli! I would also like to congratulate @AnushkaSharma and you. I am sure you will be amazing parents!" he wrote.

According to an NDTV sports report, Modi, who has earlier been the President of Gujarat Cricket Association, is a keen follower of cricket. When he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had attended a few matches then. 

Coming back to Virat and Anushka; they had tied the knot in December 2017 and held a big reception in Delhi where even PM Modi graced the occasion with his presence.

Currently, Kohli is in UAE for IPL 2020, where he is leading Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He reached Dubai on a chartered plane along with Anushka. Meanwhile, Check out PM Modi's post below: 

Thank you for the lovely wishes sir. 🙏🏼😊

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 18, 2020

Thank you sir for your lovely wish! Hope you had a great birthday!

Wishing you good health always.

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) September 18, 2020