A High-Scoring Partnership: India and UK Strengthen Ties Through Cricket

Prime Minister Modi emphasized a strong partnership between India and the UK, using cricket as a metaphor for collaboration during discussions with British PM Keir Starmer. The two nations signed a significant free trade agreement, symbolized by their shared passion for cricket, as Modi addressed the Buckingham Street Cricket Hub in London.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 24-07-2025 19:00 IST | Created: 24-07-2025 19:00 IST
A High-Scoring Partnership: India and UK Strengthen Ties Through Cricket
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In a diplomatic play that resonates on both sides of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the robust relationship between India and the UK using a universal language understood by both nations - cricket.

Following bilateral talks, Modi remarked, "For both of us, cricket is not just a game, but a passion." He articulated the commitment to a partnership that is not only solid but potentially high-scoring, akin to the cricket matches both countries cherish.

India and the UK marked a milestone with the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, a move seen as a step towards Vision 2035. As part of the visit, both leaders engaged with the Buckingham Street Cricket Hub, underscoring the cultural and economic ties symbolized by the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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