Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

October 29, 2025 6:58 PM

Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

The first Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out by the Canberra rain on Wednesday with the tourists able to bat for less than half of their allocated tally of overs for a total of 97 for one. Shubman Gill was 37 not out and skipper Suryakumar Yadav unbeaten on 39 when the first clash in a five-match series was stopped for the second and final time after 9.4 overs. India opener Abhishek Sharma had already toe-ended a Nathan Ellis delivery to Tim David at mid-off for 19 when drizzl...

India, Australia set for high-voltage T20I opener in Canberra as World Cup preparations begin

October 29, 2025 10:13 AM

India, Australia set for high-voltage T20I opener in Canberra as World Cup preparations begin

India are set to take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to start the series on a winning note and avenge their 1–2 defeat in the recently concluded ODI series. The series comes at an ideal time for both camps as they gear up for the T20 World Cup 2026, slated for February–March. Since lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024, India have maintained remarkable consistency under Su...

Rajnath Singh arrives in Canberra, to hold key talks on Indo-Pacific, defence cooperation

October 9, 2025 10:07 AM

Rajnath Singh arrives in Canberra, to hold key talks on Indo-Pacific, defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday began a series of high-level meetings with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles , along with other senior leaders, to deepen defence collaboration, enhance maritime security, and expand strategic cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. Singh arrived in Sydney on Wednesday for a two day official visit at Marles invitation. Upon reaching Canberra, he was welcomed by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil...

Canada blocks Australia Today outlet, hours after coverage of EAM Jaishankar’s presser in Canberra: MEA

November 7, 2024 7:53 PM

Canada blocks Australia Today outlet, hours after coverage of EAM Jaishankar’s presser in Canberra: MEA

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday sharply criticized Canada for what it termed “hypocrisy towards freedom of speech,” following reports that Canada had blocked the social media accounts of Australian news outlet Australia Today shortly after it aired External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra. During the press conference, Jaishankar condemned Canada’s recent actions, denouncing the country's ...

EAM Jaishankar meets Australian PM Albanese, praises strengthening India-Australia partnership

November 6, 2024 3:43 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Australian PM Albanese, praises strengthening India-Australia partnership

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Wednesday, expressing appreciation for the expanding India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During their discussion, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the deepening collaboration between the two nations. "Delighted to call on PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Value his guidance for deepening India-Australia Compreh...