Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted a reception for the Indian cricket team ahead of their two-day pink-ball practice match against the PM’s XI in Canberra, starting November 30. The match at Manuka Oval will serve as preparation for India’s day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, beginning December 6. India, fresh from their dominant 295-run victory in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, is eager to build on that momentum. During the reception, Indian captain Rohit Sharma introduced his teammates to Albanese, who praised standout performances from the first Test, including those of Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli.The Indian cricket team met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of their practice game in Canberra.
In a post on ‘X,’ Albanese wished the PM’s XI, led by Jack Edwards, good luck for their upcoming challenge against the Indian team at Manuka Oval. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded on social media, expressing excitement about the series’ progress and noting that 1.4 billion Indians were supporting the team. He also expressed anticipation for the thrilling matches ahead.The Indian cricket team met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of their practice game in Canberra.
Rohit Sharma addressed the Australian Parliament briefly, emphasizing the strong history of bilateral ties between India and Australia, especially through their shared passion for cricket. He highlighted how Indian players love the challenge of playing in Australia and enjoy experiencing its culture. Rohit also mentioned India’s success in recent years, having won consecutive series in Australia, and expressed the team’s desire to continue that success and entertain fans from both nations.The Indian cricket team met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of their practice game in Canberra.
Cricket diplomacy plays a key role in strengthening India-Australia relations, and this meeting further reinforced the camaraderie between the two countries. Last year, Albanese met players from both teams during a Test in Ahmedabad when he was in India on an official visit.
