The presence of both the prime ministers at the Motera Stadium is expected to add grandeur to the already high-voltage encounter between India and Australia. While the visit of PM Modi is no surprise as he is a known cricket enthusiast and has been present during many high-profile cricket matches in the past, it will be interesting to see how the Australian PM enjoys the Indian hospitality and cricketing fervour.
Meanwhile, both teams have been preparing hard for the all-important Test match, with the series standing at 2-1 in India’s favour. The pitch conditions have also been a talking point, with reports of two pitches being prepared for the match.
With the presence of two world leaders at the stadium, the focus will not just be on the cricket but also on the political and cultural relations between the two countries. The visit of the Australian PM can be seen as an important step in strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Australia.
As the countdown to the match begins, the excitement and anticipation in Ahmedabad is palpable. The fourth Test promises to be a fitting finale to what has been a fiercely contested series between two cricketing powerhouses.
