New Delhi, June 1 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Monday said that Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is "a huge name in Australia," while praising the strong ties between the two nations.

Marles also expressed his admiration for Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev and highlighted the strong relationship between India and Australia during his participation in the event 'Manobal'.

"It is quite a thrill for me to be standing next to the great Kapil Dev... The relationship between Australia and India is at a high point... In so many ways, the shared passion that we have for life is embodied in our passion for cricket," Marles said.

Speaking further on cricketing icons, he added, "Virat Kohli is a hu...