IND vs AUS: Narendra Modi – As on expected lines, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Anthony Albanese rode the ‘bat-mobile’ before the start of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad The two dignitaries waved at over one lakh crowd present at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as skippers Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma had to wait for the toss. Follow IND vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
PMs Albo and Modi ride the ‘bat-mobile’ as Rohit and Smith wait to do the toss #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/hRq2i3mJdJ
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IND vs AUS: Watch PMs Modi and Albanese ride the ‘bat-mobile’ as Rohit and Smith wait to do the toss
Banners of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese were put up to commemorate the occasion on day 1 of the final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad on March 9. On Monday, Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell told ANI that the Australian Prime Minister would be on a three-day visit to India from March 8 and will visit Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi.
He informed ANI that PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese will watch Day-1 of the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on March 9.
“One of the things that bind both countries is cricket and it will be great to see the leaders of India and Australia on day one of the matches in Ahmedabad,” he said.
IND vs AUS: India eye series win against Australia, & a place in the WTC final
India is currently leading the series by 2-1. If they win the final Test, they will qualify for the final of the ICC World Test Championship, where they will be facing Australia in London from June 7 onwards.
India had won the first Test at Nagpur by an inning and 132 runs. They followed it with a six-wicket win at Delhi in the second Test. Both Tests ended in a span of three days.
Australia prevented the possibility of facing a whitewash by winning the third Test at Indore by nine wickets within three days. India will be eyeing to make a strong comeback in Ahmedabad Test by winning the series and keeping their proud home record intact.
IND vs AUS: Watch PMs Modi and Albanese ride the ‘bat-mobile’ as Rohit and Smith wait to do the toss