Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight wished former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes' daughter, named 'India', on her second birthday. Rhodes, an exceptional fielder in his playing days, had named his daughter India in April 2015.<br/> <br/>Rhodes, who is part of IPL side Mumbai Indians' support staff, posted a picture of himself with his daughter, who turned two today.<br/><br/>"Happy Birthday baby India; 2 today #landofyourbirth," Rhodes tweeted. Modi tagged Rhodes and wrote,"Happy birthday to India, from India."<br/><br/>In 2015, Rhodes had said he appreciated that India has a rich mix of culture, heritage and tradition and that's why he<br/>was naming his daughter 'India'. <br/><br/>Rhodes also said about India that it is a very spiritual country and a very forward-thinking nation. He said he really liked that combination.<br/><br/>Rhodes said with the name like India, his daughter will have the best of both worlds and a good balance of life. <br/>
News On AIR | April 24, 2017 1:48 AM
PM Modi wishes Jonty Rhodes' daughter 'India her birthday