West Indies opening batter Chris Gayle on Wednesday congratulated India on their 73rd Republic Day, saying he received a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I would like to congratulate India on their 73rd Republic Day. I woke up to a personal message from Prime Minister Modi @narendramodi reaffirming my close personal ties with him and to the people of India. Congratulations from the Universe Boss and nuff love," Gayle tweeted.