Sports Stars Celebrate PM Modi’s Birthday: Gambhir, Raina and Saina Share Special Messages

PM Modi’s 76th birthday saw a wave of greetings from across the country, with Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina and Saina Nehwal among the prominent names sending their wishes.

Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan
Updated : 17 September 2026, 12:42 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received birthday wishes from prominent sports personalities today as he celebrated his 76th birthday. Indian cricket figures Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina, along with badminton star Saina Nehwal, shared special messages for PM highlighting his public service journey and contributions.

Gautam Gambhir Wishes PM Modi Good Health and Happiness

 

Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir shared his birthday message for Prime Minister Modi on X. Gambhir wished him good health and happiness while expressing hope that PM Modi would continue leading the country towards progress and development. “Wishing health and happiness for our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. May you continue to lead India towards a glorious future,” Gambhir wrote in his post.

Suresh Raina Shares Birthday Message for PM

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina also extended his wishes to PM Modi. Raina prayed for the prime minister’s good health, strength and happiness, while appreciating his dedication towards the nation. “Wishing our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji a very happy birthday! May you be blessed with good health, strength and happiness,” Raina posted on X.

 

Saina Nehwal Marks Sewa Diwas With Special Message

Badminton champion Saina Nehwal joined the birthday greetings by sharing a message connected with Sewa Diwas. She mentioned lighting the ‘Aashirvaad Ka Diya’ and conveyed her prayers and best wishes for PM Modi. “Lighting the Aashirvaad Ka Diya on Sewa Diwas, with prayers and best wishes for Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji,” Nehwal wrote.

 

Venkatesh Prasad Also Extends Birthday Greetings

Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad also wished Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, highlighting his energy, discipline and commitment towards public service. The greetings from leading sports personalities came amid nationwide programmes and celebrations marking PM Modi’s birthday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also announced various initiatives under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark the occasion.

 

 

Location :  New Delhi

Published :  17 September 2026, 12:33 PM IST