President of India Congratulates Indian Cricket Team for the Blind for Winning T20 World Cup Cricket-2017

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has written toShri Ajay Kumar Reddy,Captain ofIndian Cricket Team for the Blind congratulating him and his team for winning the T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind-2017.

In his message, the President said, "I write to convey my hearty congratulations to you and your team for the spectacular victory in the T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind-2017. I also convey my compliments to your coach, Patrick Rajkumar.

Your success is a matter of great pride for the nation. This victory is the result of grit and determination displayed by the team. It will be a source of inspiration to both sports persons as well as all differently abled people who aspire for success in sports.

Please convey my felicitations to all members of your team. I wish your Coach, you and every member of your team continued success in the future”.

This release issued at 2145 hrs.