Narendra Modi wishes Navjot Singh Sidhu speedy recovery on Twitter

New Delji: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished former BJP MP and Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu a speedy recovery.

Modi, took to social micro-blogging site Twitter and said that the former Indian cricketer would recover from the illness in his trademark style.

Dear @sherryontopp ji, get well soon. You are a fighter & will overcome the illness in your trademark style. Our prayers are with you.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2015

Sidhu was hospitalised on Tuesday night for treatment for acute deep vein thrombosis.

The cricketer-turned commentator is being treated in Delhi's Apollo hospital.

Earlier, the 51-year-old tweeted from the hospital - “Life threatening disease (DVT) With God 's Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer.”

Down but Not Out! Life threatening disease (DVT) With God 's Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer. pic.twitter.com/ifz6UG5bny — Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) October 6, 2015