NZ PM Luxon plays cricket with spinner Ajaz Patel at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai, : New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday played cricket with Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel, former batter Ross Taylor and pacer Trent Boult at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium and reflected on the cricketing ties between India and New Zealand, which have resulted in some of the sport's most historic moments and milestones. NZ PM Luxon plays cricket with spinner Ajaz Patel at Wankhede Stadium Luxon took to his Instagram, sharing some pictures from his visit to Wankhede, where New Zealand players Boult, Mitchell Santner and Bevon Jacobs are preparing for Mumbai Indians Indian Premier League campaign opener against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings, which will take place at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on March 23. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHaTCjcpC_K/?hl=en&img_index=3 A press release issued by the Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik also said, "Today, as the President of the Mumbai Cricket Association, it was an absolute honour to welcome Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, to the iconic Wankhede Stadium. On social media, Luxon tweeted, "Nothing unites New Zealand and India more than our shared love of cricket," reflecting the deep-rooted connection both countries share through the sport.