Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:04pm on 30 Nov 2024,Saturday Sports
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared the India-Australia cricket rivalry bigger than the Ashes, citing India's dominance in recent series and the global popularity of cricket. Speaking on Fox Sports, Albanese highlighted India's passionate fanbase, referencing his experience at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. He also emphasized the significance of the ongoing five-match Test series, the first since 1992, and the importance of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, expected to attract 100,000 spectators. Hosting Team India in Canberra, Albanese praised Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, sharing their camaraderie online, as rain delayed the Prime Minister’s XI warm-up match.