Chandigarh, June 9 -- Former Australia captain Michael Clarke met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Monday and expressed his desire to contribute to the growth of cricket in the state, including the possibility of establishing a cricket academy in the future.

Clarke visited 'Sant Kabir Kutir', the Chief Minister's residence, where he also played cricket with CM Saini and praised his enthusiasm for the sport.

The former Australian skipper is currently in India following the conclusion of the IPL 2026 and was involved in commentary duties during the Test match against Afghanistan.

Speaking to ANI after the meeting, Clarke said, "I bowled a delivery to him, and he hit a six off it. The relationship between India an...