New Delhi || 29-11-2024
The Indian Cricket Team in Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Men in blue were hosted by the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at the Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday.
Addressing at the Australian Parliament House Indian Captain Rohit Sharma said, “India and Australia have a long relationship in sports and trade. We enjoyed playing cricket over here. Australia are a challenging team because of the passion of the fans and the competitive nature of the players. It is nice to be up against one of the best teams in the world”.
Acknowledging the fierce on-field rivalry, during cricket series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Sharma said that it strengthens the bond between the two countries, creating an environment of mutual respect and camaraderie.
Describing the Australia’s cities and culture as vibrant and full of life, the Indian captain highlighted how much his team enjoys traveling to Australia for cricket tours, citing the passionate crowds and the challenging playing conditions that make every series memorable.
Capitalizing on the current cricket series Rohit Sharma said, “We have achieved success in Australia and recently won a Test match. We want to take the momentum forward. We also want to enjoy the culture. I hope we entertain the Australian and Indian fans in the remaining matches. We look forward to playing good cricket and at the same time, enjoy the country.
Thanking the Prime Minister of Australia Captain Sharma said “It is a wonderful place and hopefully we will play good cricket in the next few weeks. It is a pleasure to be here and thank you sir for inviting us”.
Missing the first Test at Perth due to personal reasons Rohit Sharma will be available for the 2nd Test at Adelaide. India leading the series 1-0 after a huge win over Australia at Optus Stadium Perth.
