PM Modi, Australian PM’s Lap Around Stadium Ahead Of 4th Test, Huge Cheer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese had been greeted with loud cheering and applause as they took a lap of honour at a stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad right now earlier than watching a cricket match collectively. The 2 Prime Ministers waved on the crowds as they took a spherical of the Narendra Modi stadium in a “chariot” normal out of a golf cart, earlier than the fourth Check match between India and Australia. 

Unimaginable 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 | @GCAMoterapic.twitter.com/OqvNFzG9MD

– BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023

PM Modi and Mr Albanese handed over Check caps to their respective crew captains, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith, and shook fingers with the groups.

A particular welcome & particular handshakes!

The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese meet #TeamIndia & Australia respectively. @narendramodi | @PMOIndia | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUSpic.twitter.com/kFZsEO1H12

– BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023

The 2 leaders have additionally offered framed art work representing 75 years of friendship by way of cricket by the BCCI.

Mr. Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, presents framed art work to Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, celebrating 75 years of friendship with Australia by way of cricket. @narendramodi | @PMOIndia | @JayShah | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindiapic.twitter.com/nmDJwq2Yer

– BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023

The Australian PM arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, as a part of a state go to to India.

“An unimaginable welcome to Ahmedabad, India. The start of an necessary journey for Australia-India relations,” the Australian PM tweeted shortly after his arrival.

Mr Albanese stated his journey demonstrates the dedication to deepen the hyperlinks between the 2 nations, and to being a drive for stability and development in our area.

Mr Albanese was welcomed by the Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, who additionally accompanied the Australian PM to Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram.

“One of many issues that bind each nations is cricket and it is going to be nice to see the leaders of India and Australia on day one of many matches in Ahmedabad,” Australian Excessive Commissioner Barry O’Farrell stated, in keeping with information company ANI.

India is main the Border-Gavaskar sequence by 2-1. A win within the closing Check will make sure the crew qualifies for the ultimate of the ICC World Check Championship, the place they are going to be dealing with Australia in London from June 7 onwards.