" It says how valued the relationship with Australia is that the Government of India and Prime Minister Modi have put such a major effort into making us feel so welcome."
"Our world-class facilities at Allan Border Field to hopefully attract Indian teams and players to visit our shores and learn about our way of approaching cricket."
"We're bound by our democratic values and enlivened by genuine friendship, but also ... a fierce sporting rivalry, and I look forward to attending a half an hour anyway of the fourth Test."
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
