New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia PM Anthony Albanese today attended the first day of the India-Australia Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.
PM Modi and his Australian counterpart also handed over the caps to the captains of the respective teams.
#INDvsAUSTest: PM Modi hands cap to Rohit Sharma ahead of India-Australia Test
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PM Modi and the Australian PM were greeted with loud cheering and applause as they went around the stadium taking a lap of honour in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.
Both the ministers were seen waving at the crowds
Incredible 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 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad@narendramodi | @PMOIndia | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @GCAMotera pic.twitter.com/OqvNFzG9MD
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023
The BCCI also presented a framed artwork representing 75 years of friendship.
Mr. Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, presents framed artwork to Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, celebrating 75 years of friendship with Australia through cricket. @narendramodi | @PMOIndia | @JayShah | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/nmDJwq2Yer
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023
Australian PM also shared a selfie with PM Modi from Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shares selfie with PM Modi, says “Celebrating 75 years of friendship through cricket with Indian PM Narendra Modi” pic.twitter.com/2j5m5mDNML
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PM Modi also shared some glimpses from Ind vs Aus match.
Some more glimpses from Ahmedabad. It is cricket all over! ? pic.twitter.com/K8YCx0Iaz7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023
Cricket, a common passion in India and Australia! Glad to be in Ahmedabad with my good friend, PM @AlboMP to witness parts of the India-Australia Test Match. I am sure it will be an exciting game! ?? ?? https://t.co/XvwU0XCbJf pic.twitter.com/JwJecwUkHi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023
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