The coin toss for the fourth Test against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, March 9 is reportedly likely to be spun by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A user on Twitter wrote, citing WION as the source:
On Day 1 of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, Modi will also be with Anthony Albanese, his Australian counterpart. From March 8 to 11, Albanese is already on a official trip to India.
Before the toss, the pair will travel to the stadium. The players from both national teams will then be greeted by the two leaders. The development comes as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Through cricket, the two nations will commemorate their friendship.
Since the stadium was given his name, Modi hasn’t been to Motera before. It is anticipated that the venue, which has a seating capacity of more than one lakh, will be crowded with spectators.
How can Team India become eligible to compete in the World Test Championship final?
To advance to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India must win the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy test. Sri Lanka would be their sole source of support in the event that the hosts lose or draw the Ahmedabad Test. Beginning on March 9, the Islanders will take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series.
For those unfamiliar, Team India has a win percentage of 60.29, putting them in second place in the most recent WTC points table. 10 victories out of 17 games (two draws). In the meantime, Australia has already earned a spot in the WTC final, which will take place in the United Kingdom later this year.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is ranked third and has a 53.33 percent chance of qualifying for the WTC final. In the series between India and Australia, the hosts will also try to win their fifth Test series in a row at home against the Australians. The four-match series is currently 2-1 in favor of Rohit Sharma and co.
In the meantime, Australia’s substitute captain Steve Smith, who led the visitors to a nine-wicket victory over India in the third Test in Indore, will attempt to tie the series at 2-2.