Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a playful exchange with Virat Kohli during a brief meeting with the Indian cricket team in Canberra.
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Albanese to the team, as interaction, captured on video and shared on social media, showed Albanese commending Kohli’s performance in Perth, joking, “Good time at Perth. Bloody hell, as if we weren’t suffering enough now.” Kohli’s witty response, “Always got to add some spice to it,” charmed social media users.
Anthony Albanese – Good time in Perth
Holy hell, As if we weren't suffering enough at that point that was just …
Virat Kohli – You always gotta add some spice to it
Bro is cooking even Australia’s Prime Minister pic.twitter.com/bcSF4rxHl0
— 𝘿 (@DilipVK18) November 28, 2024The team is gearing up for a pink-ball match against Australia in Adelaide. Cricket Australia’s chief selector, George Bailey, highlighted the significance of the upcoming Prime Minister’s XI match. “The squad features a blend of seasoned professionals and promising newcomers. It’s a chance for this talented group to showcase their skills against India in their sole pink-ball practice before the second Test,” Bailey stated. He also noted the inclusion of Scott Boland to keep him match-fit as part of the Test squad preparation.
Big challenge ahead for the PM’s XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. ⁰⁰
But as I said to PM @narendramodi, I’m backing the Aussies to get the job done. pic.twitter.com/zEHdnjQDLS
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 28, 2024The Prime Minister’s XI team includes emerging talents and seasoned players, reflecting the Prime Minister’s contribution to the selection. This mix aims to challenge the strong Indian side effectively.
The last encounter between India and Australia in Adelaide for a pink-ball Test in 2020 ended dramatically for India, who were all out for 36 runs in the second innings. Despite that setback, India clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that year, but the memory of the collapse lingers as they return to Adelaide.
