New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Thursday (March 9, 2023) loved the primary day of the fourth Test match between India and Australia on the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Ahead of the beginning of the ultimate Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the 2 leaders took a spherical of the large sports activities enviornment on a golf automotive, which was applauded by the 1000’s of spectators who turned up on the world’s largest cricket stadium. Modi and Albanese additionally handed over Test caps to their respective group captains Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith. They met gamers from each groups and stood alongside them when the nationwide anthems of India and Australia had been sung.
The two prime ministers additionally visited the ‘Hall of Fame museum on the Narendra Modi stadium.
“Cricket, a common passion in India and Australia! Glad to be in Ahmedabad with my good friend, PM Anthony Albanese to witness parts of the India-Australia Test Match. I am sure it will be an exciting game!” Modi stated in a tweet.
Cricket, a standard ardour in India and Australia! Glad to be in Ahmedabad with my good buddy, PM @AlboMP to witness elements of the India-Australia Test Match. I’m certain will probably be an thrilling recreation!  https://t.co/XvwU0XCbJf pic.twitter.com/JwJecwUkHi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023
Some extra glimpses from Ahmedabad. It is cricket throughout!  pic.twitter.com/K8YCx0Iaz7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023
Albanese additionally took to his official Twitter account and stated, “As two cricket-loving nations, Australia and India share a fierce but friendly rivalry. At the heart of this contest is genuine respect, reflecting the affection and friendship between our peoples.”
“On the field, Australia and India are competing to be the best in the world. Off the field, we are co-operating to build a better world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I had the honour of opening the fourth test in Gujarat today. Good luck to all the players (but go Australia!),” he added.
On the sector, Australia and India are competing to be the most effective on the planet. Off the sector, we’re co-operating to construct a greater world. Prime Minister @narendramodi and I had the honour of opening the fourth check in Gujarat at this time. Good luck to all of the gamers (however go Australia!)
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 9, 2023
India lead the four-match collection 2-1 and Australia is at present 75-2 after skipper Steve Smith gained the toss and opted to bat within the series-deciding fourth Test.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese is on his first go to to India
Australian PM Anthony Albanese is on his first go to to India on the invitation of Prime Minister Modi.
He arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday night and stated he was eager to additional deepen Australia’s multifaceted relationship with India at a time of extraordinary development and dynamism, particularly in areas of commerce, safety, and people-to-people hyperlinks.
Albanese is accompanied by a delegation of ministers and enterprise leaders throughout his four-day journey.
No matter what your religion is or the place you’ve come from—we have fun and worth what unites us. pic.twitter.com/wcowVPm4LW
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023
After Ahmedabad, he’s scheduled to go to Mumbai round Thursday afternoon earlier than arriving in New Delhi later within the day.
“This trip demonstrates our commitment to deepening our links with India, and to being a force for stability and growth in our region. We have a historic opportunity to strengthen our relationship with India, at a time of extraordinary growth and dynamism in our region,” Albanese stated.
Today I’m bringing a delegation of ministers and enterprise leaders to India. pic.twitter.com/XatHeg51l0
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023
He added that Australia is a greater place due to its massive, various Indian-Australian neighborhood.
“Australia and India have a wealthy friendship, underpinned by our widespread pursuits, our shared democratic values, the bonds between our folks, and an affectionate however fierce sporting rivalry,? he stated.
“This is an important visit. It will be my fourth meeting with Prime Minister Modi. One of the first things I did as Prime Minister was travel to the Quad Leaders Meeting in Tokyo last year. Australia and India are important partners. We share common values. We are both vibrant democracies. We have an interest in improving our economic relations,” he stated in a press release.
Had productive talks with PM Anthony Albanese in Tokyo. We will preserve working carefully to spice up the India-Australia friendship in various sectors. @AlboMP https://t.co/lcLAus6Hyp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2022
Albanese stated he’ll attend the G20 assembly when it’s hosted in India and can host the Quad leaders assembly in Australia within the first half of this yr with Prime Minister Modi, his Japanese counterpart Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and US President Joe Biden.
