PM Modi’s special, framed gift for cricket legend Steve Waugh during Australia trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India and Australia’s deep sporting bond and expressed delight at witnessing young talent in action at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium, which he visited on Friday alongside Australia PM Anthony Albanese on the final day of his three-day visit to Australia. He also gifted Steve Waugh, the former Australian cricket captain, an almost 20 years old photo when he had met him when Modi was the Gujarat chief minister. PM Narendra Modi with Steve Waugh and Australian PM Anthony Albanese at the MCG. (Photo: Sourced) PM Modi visited the MCG on the final day of his visit to Australia, where he also announced that India is striving to host the 2036 Olympics and expressed delight over Chennai hosting the opening fixture of the Aussie T20 cricket tournament Big Bash League’s 2026-27 edition. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “As both our nations prepare to host major global sporting events in the years ahead, there is immense potential to deepen cooperation in sports, youth engagement, infrastructure and talent …




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