Cricket diplomacy: NSW ministers and Indian diplomats strengthen India-Australia ties in a friendly match

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Team of ministers of NSW called the Ministers XI played a friendly match of cricket with High Commissioner XI, the team of Indian diplomats from Canberra and Sydney. Credit: SBS

The Australian Indian Sports, Educational and Cultural Society (AISECS) organized a friendly 30-over cricket match between NSW ministers and Indian diplomats from Sydney and Canberra. The Diplomats' team, captained by High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, included Consul General Dr S Janakiraman and other diplomats. NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper led the Ministers XI, with players such as Councillor Sameer Pandey, Shadow Treasurer Damien Tudehope and AISECS founder Gurnam Singh. Tune into this podcast to learn more about the match and the winners.


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