New Delhi: Famous former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes named her daughter ‘India on her second birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight wished former cricketer Jonty Rhodes’ daughter on the occasion of her birthday.
Rhodes, an exceptional fielder in his playing days, had named his daughter India in April 2015.
Rhodes, who is part of IPL side Mumbai Indians’ support staff, posted a picture of himself with his daughter, who turned two today.
Cricketer Jonty Rhodes names daughter ‘India’ on 2nd birthday
“Happy Birthday baby India; 2 today #landofyourbirth,” Rhodes tweeted.
Modi tagged Rhodes and wrote,”Happy birthday to India, from India. :).”
The mentor of Mumbai Indian team of IPL, in 2015 had said he appreciated that India has a rich mix of culture, heritage and tradition and that’s why he was naming his daughter ‘India’.
Rhodes had said, “It is a very spiritual country, very forward-thinking nation. I really like that combination. You have to have a good balance of life. With the name like India, she will have the best of both worlds and that sort of balance.”
