PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese arrive at Gujarat Stadium to watch India-Australia Test

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest stadium in the world.

Published on: Mar 09, 2023 11:17 AM IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Thursday arrived at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to watch the first day of the final Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023.  (AFP)

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PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese pose for a picture with India's captain Rohit Sharma and Australia's captain Steven Smith before the start of the fourth and final Test cricket match between India and Australia. (AFP)

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PM Modi and Australia's PM Anthony Albanese wave to spectators from atop a float at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. (AFP)

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Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India at the toss for the fourth and final Test for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.  (AFP)

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"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," Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell said.  (AFP)

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PM Albanese arrived in India on March 8. He also participated in Holi celebrations along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhawan in the state capital Gandhinagar.  (PTI)

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"Honoured to celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad, India. Holi's message of renewal through the triumph of good over evil is an enduring reminder for all of us", tweeted Australian PM Anthony Albanese with colourful pictures of Holi celebrations with flowers and colours.  (PTI)

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The Australian PM, upon his arrival in India, tweeted: "An incredible welcome to Ahmedabad, India. The beginning of an important trip for Australia-India relations."  (REUTERS)