- Nasima Akter
India and Australia's PM Featured in IND VS AUS Test
The cricketing world was abuzz with excitement as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese graced the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday (March 9) to witness the Border-Gavaskar Trophy action.
The two respected leaders received a grand welcome upon reaching the stadium, and the crowd was on its feet as they sat on the stage.
With an estimated 1.30 lakh spectators in attendance, the Motera stadium was brimming with energy and anticipation for what promised to be a thrilling game of cricket.
Details Behind the Prime Minister's Visit
Albanese's visit to India is a four-day official one that aims to strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Australia. In a significant announcement, the Australian Prime Minister revealed that Australia and India had finalized the Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism, ensuring that Indian students who have studied in Australia will have their hard-earned degrees recognized when they return home.
The Australian Prime Minister also announced that Deakin University would set up an international campus at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, becoming the first foreign university approved to open a campus in India. This was a significant step towards strengthening educational, commercial, and cultural relationships between the two countries.
Prime Ministers Meeting With the Teams
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organized a special ceremony for the two PMs, and they were honored by the apex board. The stadium was buzzing with energy as the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of the two leaders.
After a special performance by the artists, the respected PMs met the captains of the two teams, India's Rohit Sharma and Australia's Steve Smith. PM Modi presented a special cap to Rohit and then raised his hand on the stage, while PM Albanese presented a special cap to Smith.
Team Details
As the game kicked off, the players from both sides looked poised and determined to win. For Australia, a win in the third Test match meant that they had already qualified for the final of the World Test Championship and were eager to avoid a series defeat.
India, on the other hand, had to win the game to secure their place in the final of the ICC event on their own. The stakes were high, and the game promised to be a nail-biting finish.
A defeat would leave their destiny in Sri Lanka's hands, as they were playing New Zealand in a two-match Test series.
As the two teams took to the field, the respected PMs took a lap of honor across the ground, and after the National Anthem, they settled down in the stadium to enjoy the live action. The stadium erupted in cheers as the first ball was bowled, and the players got down to business.
India made one change to their playing XI, bringing back Mohammed Shami in place of Mohammed Siraj, who was rested for the fixture. The game was finely poised, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand and take control of the match.
Overall, it was an exciting day for cricket fans around the world, as two respected leaders came together to witness the battle between India and Australia.
