5 Political leaders who shared a passion for cricket

2. Anthony Albanese

On the occasion of the fourth test match of the 2023 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi hosted Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at Narendra Modi Stadium in March 2023. The purpose of the gathering was to honour the 75 years of diplomatic and cricket connections between the two nations. Inside the stadium, the two PMs went to the "Hall of Fame" museum.

He was also seen joking and referring to 'The Ashes' which is the iconic Test Match series between England and Australia over the years, when he met with the British Prime Minister Mr Rishi Sunak. Sunak responded well with the Sandpaper in return, referring to the sandpaper incident.