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In Pics: Tony Abott hosts dinner for Narendra Modi at MCG

New Delhi: Cricket diplomacy was in abundance at a rare reception given to Narendra Modi at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground with the Prime Minister saying a “new journey” in India-Australia relationship has begun.Addressing the

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 20, 2014 18:30 IST



“Many Indians wake up early on a cold December morning to watch on TV a Boxing Day Test at this magnificent stadium! I know that India has not done particularly well in this ground!  But, we won the 1985 Champions Trophy here. And, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev are here!

“As is VVS Laxman, who especially loved to bat against Australia. To speak to you at this historic ground comes close to scoring a century here especially against McGrath and Brett Lee. I met him yesterday. The best I managed was to head the Gujarat Cricket Association,” Narendra Modi said. 
 

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