India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Afghanistan Cricket team for their Test debut, as the team gears up to face India in their debut Test starting Thursday.
“I congratulate the people of Afghanistan as their cricket team plays their first international test match. Glad that they have chosen to play the historic match with India. Best wishes to both teams! May sports continue to bring our people closer and strengthen ties” Modi Wrote on his official Twitter account.
Minister of Sports Rajyavardan Rathore was present on the ground and he read out the message sent by the Prime Minister before the game began.
Afghanistan become the 12th test playing nation in less than two decades after being recognised by International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001.
