Chandigarh, June 10 -- Former Australia captain and World Cup winner Michael Clarke met Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini here and discussed cricket development, youth talent and opportunities for greater sporting engagement between India and Australia.

The Haryana government in a statement said that during the meeting, Clarke, who also played cricket with Saini, said that he will be keen to explore the possibility of establishing a cricket academy in the state in the future.

"It was great meeting the chief minister. His love and passion for cricket is commendable. I bowled a ball to him and he hit it for a six," Clarke said after the meeting.

Clarke said India and Australia share a strong relationship that can be further streng...