India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma and Team India Call on Australian Prime Minister Ahead of Second Test
India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, opted for a rest day in Canberra ahead of their pink-ball tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval. Fresh off a dominant 295-run victory in the first Test, the team later met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House, marking a special moment during their tour.

India, under the leadership of stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, secured a remarkable 295-run victory in Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The bowlers, led by Bumrah himself, dismissed Australia for 238 in the final session of Day 4, showcasing their dominance on a pitch that offered something for everyone.
Ahead of their second Test in Adelaide, the team took a well-deserved rest day in Canberra. During this break, the players had the unique opportunity to meet and interact with Prime Minister Albanese. In a candid conversation, the Prime Minister chatted with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, appreciating their efforts in maintaining the spirit of the game while delivering exceptional performances. In the tweet by the Prime Minister of Australia, he said:
Big challenge ahead for the PM’s XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. But as I said to PM @narendramodi, I’m backing the Aussies to get the job done.
confidence after its dominant start to the series. The players will now shift focus to their pink-ball practice match against the Prime Minister’s XI, scheduled at Manuka Oval, as they prepare for the second Test under lights starting December 6.
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