Cricket Diplomacy on display as Narendra Modi & Anthony Albanese watch India vs Australia Test match together

India-Australia Celebrate 75 years of Cricket Relations

Avinash Sharma Mar 09, 2023

Cricket

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IND vs AUS

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IND vs AUS 4th Test

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Fan Moment

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Cricket Diplomacy

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VVIP Spectators

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Legends Greet PM

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Tour of stadium

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WPL Stand

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PMs Leave

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