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The Indian cricket team had a memorable meeting with the Australian Prime Minister Antonio Albanese in Sydney before 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 multiple photos of the interaction, highlighting moments with players from both teams, including separate snaps with the Indian stalwart. Virat Kohli and Australian legend Glenn McGrath.
This encounter was not the first between Albanese and the Indian cricket team during this series. He The team previously interacted with the Australian Prime Minister. during a warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra. These commitments underline the importance of cricket as a means of fostering cross-cultural ties and mutual respect between the two nations.
Team India players meet Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese before final test match 🙌#Cricket #AUSWIN #ViratKohli𓃵 #AnthonyAlbanese pic.twitter.com/Xg1JLHeGjh
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 1, 2025
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PM Albanese reveals plans for law including Jasprit Bumrah
Amid the camaraderie at Kirribilli House, Prime Minister Albanese added a touch of humor to the debate by making reference to India’s ace. jasprit bumrah. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Albanese commented: “We could pass a law here that says you have to throw left-handed or with a step. Every time he has come to the bowl it has been very exciting.” This light-hearted comment reflects the Prime Minister’s admiration for Bumrah’s absolute dominance in the ongoing series. Known for his lethal accuracy, deceptive variations and relentless aggression, Bumrah has consistently disrupted the Australian batting order.
Bumrah has been the backbone of India’s bowling attack across the BGT. His incredible performance has produced 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 lineups has made him an indispensable asset. However, India’s bowling unit has struggled to provide adequate support, with Bumrah bearing a disproportionate share of the workload.
India’s uphill battle to save the series
India faces a monumental task ahead of the final test. A win in Sydney would not only level the series at 2-2 but would also keep their hopes of securing a place in the tournament alive. World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 end. The team’s legacy of not losing a Test series to Australia since 2014-15 is at stake. However, India’s batting line-up has been inconsistent, with only a few players managing to withstand Australia’s relentless bowling attack. While Bumrah has been exceptional, the lack of contributions from other bowlers and the failure of the batting unit has left India trailing 1-2. To turn the tide, the team will need collective brilliance in Sydney, particularly from the batting line-up.
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