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The Indian cricket team had a memorable meeting with the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The match will begin on Friday, January 3 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.
Team India’s second interaction with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The event at Kirribilli House brought together players, officials and other distinguished guests, celebrating the spirit of cricket as a unifying force. Albanese shared several photographs of the interaction, highlighting moments with players from both teams, including separate snapshots with an Indian stalwart. Virat Kohli and Australian legend Glen McGrath.
This encounter was not the first between Albanese and the Indian cricket team during this series. The The team previously interacted with the Australian Prime Minister during a warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra. These engagements underline the importance of cricket as a means of fostering cross-cultural ties and mutual respect between the two nations.
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— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 1, 2025
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Prime Minister Albanese reveals plans for a law with Jasprit Bumrah
Amid the camaraderie at Kirribilli House, Prime Minister Albanese added a humorous touch to the proceedings by referencing India’s ace. jasprit bumrah. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Albanese commented: “We could pass a law here that says he has to throw left or take a step down. Every time he’s come to the bowl it’s been very exciting,” This light-hearted remark reflects the Prime Minister’s admiration for Bumrah’s dominance in the ongoing series. Known for his lethal accuracy, deceptive variations and relentless aggression, Bumrah has consistently troubled the Australian batting order.
Bumrah has been the backbone of India’s bowling attack throughout the BGT. His incredible performance has yielded 30 wickets in four Tests at a stellar average of 12.83, including three five-wicket hauls. Bumrah’s ability to adapt to different conditions and dismantle even the most formidable batting line-ups has made him an indispensable asset. However, the Indian bowling unit has struggled to provide adequate support, with Bumrah shouldering a disproportionate share of the workload.
India’s battle to save the series
India face a monumental task heading into the final Test. A win in Sydney would not only level the series at 2-2, but also keep alive their hopes of securing a spot in the World Trials Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final The team’s legacy of not losing a Test series to Australia since 2014-15 is at stake. However, the Indian batting line-up has been inconsistent, with only a few players managing to withstand Australia’s relentless bowling attack. While Bumrah has been outstanding, the lack of contributions from other bowlers and the failure of the batting unit have left India 1-2 down. To turn things around, the team will need some collective brilliance in Sydney, especially from the batting line-up.
