India skipper Rohit Sharma Sharma (left) launched all his teammates to Anthony Albanese (centre).© X/@AlboMP
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday hosted a reception for the travelling Indian cricket crew forward of its two-day pink-ball observe match in opposition to PM’s XI in Canberra from November 30. The sport will happen on the Manuka Oval serving pretty much as good preparation for the day-night Take a look at in Adelaide from December 6. India recorded their greatest win on Australia soil once they hammered the hosts by 295 runs within the opening sport of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Following the protocol, India skipper Rohit Sharma launched all his teammates to Albanese, who praised heroes of the primary Take a look at together with Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli.
“Large problem forward for the PM’s XI at Manuka Oval this week in opposition to a tremendous Indian facet,” the Australian Prime Minister posted on ‘X’ after the assembly on the Australian parliament.
The PM’s XI, led by Jack Edwards, additionally referred to as on Albanese.
Replying to Albanese’s submit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on ‘X’ that he was glad to see his good buddy with the Indian and PM’s XI groups.
He mentioned, “Crew India is off to an excellent begin within the collection and 1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting for the Males in Blue. I look ahead to thrilling video games forward.” Rohit additionally addressed the parliament briefly. In his speech, he highlighted the wealthy historical past of bilateral relations between India and Australia together with their shared love for cricket.
He additionally mentioned Indian gamers love the problem of enjoying in Australia and revel in exploring the nation and its tradition.
India clinched again to again collection wins Down Beneath and Rohit mentioned the crew is seeking to construct on that success and entertain each Australian and Indian followers.
Cricket diplomacy is an integral a part of India-Australia relations.
Albanese, along with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, had met gamers of each groups throughout a Take a look at in Ahmedabad final 12 months when the Australian Prime Minister was in India on an official go to.
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