The national flag of India was on display on the stadium screen at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, Thursday.
India entered the 78th year of Independence from the British in 1947. The people of the country celebrated with pride and enthusiasm while remembering the sacrifices of the heroes who fought for freedom and laid the foundation for the nation.
Apart from the people of India, the Indian diaspora also participated in the celebrations of the country's independence. The Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted the independence day for the Indian diaspora residing in Australia.
The MCG paid tribute to India's rich history and heritage by displaying the country's national flag on the stadium screen, showcasing strong connection and pride of Indians across the world. The picture of the same went viral on social media.
Apart from the picture of Indian flag on MCG's stadium screen, the video also went viral on social media where the national anthem was played at the iconic stadium. In the video, the people can be seen standing up for the national anthem and the camera panned on the ground, where it showed the Indian flag on the stadium screen.
India and Australia have strong connections in various fields including sports, trade and investment, defense and eduction. India and Australia's rivalry in cricket is one of the most intense and exciting rivalries in the history of sport.
The combination of cricketing rivalry and the strong bilateral ties in other fields demonstrate depth and breadth of relationship between India and Australia.
Australia to host India for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Australia will be hosting India for the Border Gavaskar Trophy in the month of November. The upcoming Test series between Australia and India will consists of five matches for the first time since 1991-92.
The opening match of the five-Test series will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22 before two teams fly to Adelaide for the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on December 6. The third Test will be played at The Gabba on December 14 and the boxing Test will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26.
The final match of the Test series will conclude at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January.
The last time India played the Test series against Australia Down Under was in 2021, where they retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a historic Test win at The Gabba.
