The fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will have two prominent figures in attendance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the Test match with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who is scheduled to arrive in India on March 08. The fourth Test is slated to begin on March 09.
"Prime Minister Albanese will also join Prime Minister Modi at the Fourth Test Match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. A shared passion for cricket is a hallmark of our long-standing friendship, a relationship that has been enriched by generations of Indian Australians," Australian government said in a statement.
According to reports, a section inside the Narendra Modi Stadium will be unavailable for fans as PM Modi and PM Albanese are expected to watch the game from the vicinity. With prominent figures in attendance, the security for the fourth Test match will be heightened.
Meanwhile, Steve Smith-led Australia made a comeback in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a resounding nine-wicket victory in spin-friendly conditions at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The 76-run target did not trouble confident Australian batters as India lost the Test in the first session and chased the target down easily. India still leads the series 2-1 after having secured wins in the first two matches of the series.
The first two Test matches between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series came to an end within three days. The Nagpur Test yielded result in eight sessions and the Delhi Test also produced result in the same time. The Indore Test came to an end in just seven sessions.
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