Melbourne, July 10 -- In a major stride towards expanding bilateral cooperation beyond conventional sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday launched the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The fresh initiative marks a pivotal advancement in scaling up joint efforts across sports science, athlete development and sporting infrastructure.

The high-profile event at the world-renowned stadium was attended by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan alongside legendary Australian cricketers, including Steve Waugh and Lisa Sthalekar.

The gathering vividly underscored the escalating influence of sports, cultural diplomacy and grassroots people-...