Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison became a social media trend when he brought out drinks for the team during a T20 match between the PM’s XI and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval on Thursday.
Thanks for the good times Canberra. A great night out at Manuka Oval for our PM's XI taking a one wicket WIN over Sri Lanka. #PMXIvSL pic.twitter.com/YXV5KdV24q
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) October 24, 2019
The match itself would not have made many headlines as it was only a warm-up game for Sri Lanka to prepare for its upcoming T20I series against Australia, but Morrison’s antics meant that social media generated a storm over it.
Many users pointed out what a nice gesture it was from the Aussie premier:
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on duty as water boy during the game of Australia PM XI vs. Sri Lanka today!! #AUSPMXIVSL !! #cricket pic.twitter.com/423VcR6jLx
— Chintan Buch (@chintanjbuch) October 24, 2019
Australian PM Scott marrison turns as a water boy during yesterday practice match of Australia vs sri lanka✌ Respect 🙏#AUSPMXIVSL pic.twitter.com/pkA3WVakcl
— ❤Malathi❤ (@Malathi86961118) October 25, 2019
A great win by the PM'sXI against Sri Lanka last night. it was beautiful weather for cricket last night. You might recognise the waterboy in last night's match.
— Manuka Oval (@ManukaOval) October 25, 2019
Image Cricket Australia pic.twitter.com/JBy28t1ijS
#AUSPMX1vSL
— Mishi (@Mishi827) October 24, 2019
This water boy is actually...
AUSTRALIA PM giving water to team 👍
Kia baat hai 👌 pic.twitter.com/yyozgaBRk5
Picture of the day 📸
— Sports Freak (@OfficialSfreak) October 24, 2019
The Prime Minister of Australia turned into a water boy when the Australia PM XI team was facing the Sri Lankan team in a practice match. The match was being played at the Manuka Oval stadium .
Scott Morrison 🇦🇺 👏#Australia #cricket pic.twitter.com/S4aZOLfr1Z
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on duty as WATER BOY during the T20I game between Australia PM XI and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval, Canberra today.
— Ayush Shrestha⭐ (@Ayushshresth) October 24, 2019
Great gesture from the Australian PM! pic.twitter.com/HmQvpqSbje
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on duty as WATER BOY during the T20I game between Australia PM XI and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval, Canberra today.
— ZEE. 🇵🇰 (@iBleedGreenZEE) October 24, 2019
Nice gesture from the Australian PM! 👏 pic.twitter.com/nLRqUr1tDA
How often do you see a sitting PM play the waterboy role in a sporting competition. 🇫🇯 vs 🇦🇺 Truly remarkable...PM @ScottMorrisonMP#Refreshing#PoliticsAside#KudosPMMorrison
— Romulo Nayacalevu (@rnayacalevu) October 12, 2019
PC Australia Kangroos...👇The PM in Suva pic.twitter.com/g2u6Q2ZWBW
The guy carrying drinks during the break is none other than Australian Prime Minister @ScottMorrisonMP who was on duty as the water boy for today's game between his side, Australian PM's XI and Srilanka at Canberra. Love to see @PMOIndia do this once. :)) pic.twitter.com/q9cVZ0O1M1
— Kush Katakia (@kushkatakia) October 24, 2019
While social media went gung-ho over the gesture, the Sri Lankan team will not have felt the same way. They batted first but could only put a measly 131/8 in their 20 overs.
The Australia PM’s XI, led by Peter Siddle, had a poor time with the bat themselves, with opener Harry Nielsen waging a lone battle as he scored a 50-ball 79. He got out in the first ball of the final over but Fawad Ahmed ensured that they got over the line to win a thriller.
Sri Lanka are touring Australia for three T20s, with the first one set to be played on October 27. The series also marks the return of Steve Smith and David Warner to the Australian T20 fold for the first time after their infamous ban.
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Featured image courtesy: Twitter / Cricket Australia
