Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attended the India Vs Australia fourth Test match on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two leaders arrived at the stadium and took a round of the massive sports arena on a golf car before the match started.
Modi and Albanese also did a lap of honour across the ground to mark the occasion of 75 years of friendship between India and Australia. The two Prime Ministers were seen enjoying the match on Day 1 and also met with the players and officials.
Before the toss, the two captains received the Test cap from their respective prime ministers, Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese. Australian skipper Steve Smith was also seen with the two leaders at the stadium.
BCCI President Roger Binny felicitated Australia’s Prime Minister Albanese, while the secretary Jay Shah felicitated PM Modi. The Test match is being played at the newly built Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 1,10,000.
The match between India and Australia is an important one as it is the final Test of the series, which is currently tied at 1-1. The Indian team will be hoping to win the match and clinch the series, while the Australian team will be looking to bounce back after their defeat in the previous Test.
The presence of the two Prime Ministers at the match is a symbol of the strong relationship between India and Australia. The Test match also marks the 75 years of friendship between the two nations.
The presence of PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese has also added a special significance to the match. The leaders of the two countries have been working closely to strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperation in various fields, including defence, trade and investment, education and science and technology.
Overall, the India Vs Australia Test match at Narendra Modi Stadium has become a memorable occasion with the presence of two Prime Ministers and the celebration of 75 years of friendship between the two nations.
