Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have been current on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to observe the fourth and ultimate Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. Before the match started, each prime ministers joined the gamers in singing their respective nationwide anthems.
A particular welcome & particular handshakes!
Narendra Modi#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/4SqCfnyiGc
— satishsharmabjp (@satishsharmain2) March 9, 2023
What a particular video that is!
PM Modi ji sings nationwide anthem with Indian cricketers at Gujarat pic.twitter.com/S3Uw4AAWrJ
— Mitta Vamsi Krishna (@MittaVamsiBJP) March 9, 2023
Incredible moments __
The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese take a lap of honour on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad@narendramodi | @PMOIndia | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @GCAMotera pic.twitter.com/OqvNFzG9MD
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023
Two Kings walk-in collectively infront of 1 lakh crowd.
The most epic stroll ever within the historical past of World cricket.
Narendra Modi _ Rohit Sharma __ pic.twitter.com/zGem67HNOB
— ________ (@Hydrogen_45) March 9, 2023
The second PM Narendra Modi, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, gamers and entire stadium singing nationwide anthem – Goosebumps second. pic.twitter.com/3mq2gA7bRl
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 9, 2023
Who did it higher? Prime minister Anthony Albanese and Indian PM Narendra Modi have taken a journey in a cricket-themed chariot – and it is drawn comparisons to Angry Anderson’s Batmobile from the 1991 AFL grand ultimate.
For extra on Mr Albanese’s journey overseas: https://t.co/5BoCelnj8E pic.twitter.com/UwaAUJENcD
— SBS News (@SBSNews) March 9, 2023
Earlier within the morning, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah introduced PM Modi with a memento throughout a ceremony on the stadium in Gujarat, PM Modi’s house state. In return, PM Modi introduced a particular cap to Team India captain Rohit Sharma whereas PM Albanese introduced a cap to Australia’s captain Steve Smith. The two prime ministers are attending the match to have a good time 75 years of friendship between India and Australia by way of cricket.
The match started with Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith profitable the toss and opting to bat first. India made one change to its taking part in XI, with Mohammed Shami changing Mohammad Siraj.
The presence of each prime ministers on the stadium demonstrates the importance of cricket as a bridge between nations. It can also be a sign of the robust diplomatic relations between India and Australia. The fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is an important one as it can resolve the winner of the collection. The pleasure across the match has been heightened by the presence of the 2 prime ministers, who’re cricket fans themselves.
The fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia isn’t just a sporting occasion, but in addition a platform for diplomacy and friendship between the 2 international locations. The singing of nationwide anthems by each prime ministers and the trade of caps between the 2 captains replicate the spirit of camaraderie and goodwill that cricket can foster.
India vs Australia: Playing XIs
India:Â Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami.
Australia:Â Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (captain), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann.
