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AHMEDABAD: The mood was festive, Ravi Shastri‘s booming baritone had excitement and aura in equal measure, as a crowd of about 40,000 got a taste of cricket diplomacy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a> and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese<\/a> enjoying a good part of an intense opening session in the final Test.
India want to ensure a 3-1 series win and a place in the World Test Championship final, even as the Australians look to dent the home team’s pride by restoring parity. But that is on the pitch.<\/p>\n
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A warm welcome from @narendramodi in Gujarat. #INDvAUS https:\/\/t.co\/Yk26nsnNox<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) 1678343678000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Off it, Albanese and Modi did a lap of honour across the ground to mark the occasion of 75 years of friendship between India and Australia.
The only dampener was the tight multi-layered security arrangement because of the presence of the two heads of states. That’s why the gigantic stadium was not even half full when Modi and Albanese took a round of the ground in a cricket-themed cart. However, they still got the warmest of ovation from those present at the venue.<\/p>\n

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PM Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese watch 4th Test in Ahmedabad<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese were in attendance for the 4th Test between the two countries. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Before the toss, India captain Rohit Sharma received his Test cap from PM Narendra Modi. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Steve Smith received his Test cap from Australian PM Anthony Albanese. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>BCCI president Roger Binny felicitated Albanese and BCCI secretary Jay Shah felicitated PM Modi before the match. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Modi and Albanese also did a lap of honour across the ground to mark the occasion of 75 years of friendship between India and Australia. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India in the fourth Test. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Modi and Albanese then went through a few pictures of memorable moments between India and Australia.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Ravi Shastri explained Modi and Albanese the pictures of some significant events played between India and Australia.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>Modi and Albanese then walked on to the field with the two captains who introduced them to the players.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<p>The two teams then lined up in the presence of their Prime Ministers for their national anthems. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BCCI<\/a> president Roger Binny presented Albanese with his portrait while secretary Jay Shah gave one to the Indian PM.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating 75 years of friendship though cricket with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi 🇦🇺🇮🇳 https:\/\/t.co\/gk3m3XzEBe<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) 1678336726000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The two leaders then inaugurated the newly designed Hall of Fame room where cricket and nostalgia are intrinsically seeped into each other.
There couldn’t have been a better person than former head coach Shastri to lend his service during their brief but engaging date with cricket history.<\/p>\n

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IND vs AUS: PM Narendra Modi welcomes Australia PM in Ahmedabad stadium ahead of 4th Test<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The two captains — Rohit Sharma<\/a> and Steve Smith<\/a> — also had their moment under the sun. They walked into the field with their respective prime ministers and introduced them to the other players.<\/p>\n

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Some more glimpses from Ahmedabad. It is cricket all over! 🏏 https:\/\/t.co\/K8YCx0Iaz7<\/p>\n

\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1678339655000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Albanese gave a few seconds more to Australia’s best performer on tour — Nathan Lyon — as Modi greeted all the Indian players with a firm handshake.
Singing the national anthem standing alongside the Indian PM is a tale that Rohit would love to tell his grandchildren someday.
India entered the series-deciding fourth Test leading 2-1.<\/p>\n

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Cricket, a common passion in India and Australia! Glad to be in Ahmedabad with my good friend, PM @AlboMP to witnes\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/xPWS6W3S8X<\/p>\n

\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1678339582000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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India vs Australia 4th test: People throng Narendra Modi stadium to watch last test match, share their views<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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