Federal parliament house: Cricket News & Match Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed his Australian counterpart and 'good friend' Anthony Albanese for hosting the Indian and PM's XI teams at the Federal Parliament House in Canberra ahead of the tour game. PM Modi also backed the Men in Blue for the ongoing series in Australia and said '1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting' for them.

India have won the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth to take an early 1-0 lead in the series. Rohit Sharma-led side is set to play a two-day pink ball tour match against PM's XI at Manuka Oval, commencing on Saturday.

Replying to the Australian Prime Minister's post, PM Modi wrote, "Glad to see my good friend Prime Minister @AlboMP with the Indian and PM’s XI teams. Team India is off to a great start in the series and 1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting for the Men in Blue. I look forward to exciting games ahead."   Read More...