WATCH: Indian cricket team visits Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

19.02.2023 - 19:07 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series against Australia, the Indian cricket team on Sunday visited the newly built Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the Prime Ministers of India.Earlier in the day, the Indian team retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket win inside three days in the second Test against the visitors."A walk through the corridors of history!

Exploring the rich legacy of India's Prime Ministers, who rebuilt the nation post Independence. #TeamIndia had an immersive experience at the fascinating @PMSangrahalaya, which celebrates and showcases the journey of India. @PMOIndia," BCCI wrote while sharing a video of the visit.

The BCCI also posted a series of pictures showing captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and head coach Rahul Dravid among others in the museum."A trip to cherish! #TeamIndia visited the captivating @PMSangrahalaya, a unique museum dedicated to the Prime Ministers of India, illustrating the journey of India after Independence. @PMOIndia," the BCCI tweeted.

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, which opened to the public last year in April, is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence, and has the record of how each one has contributed to the development of the country over the last 75 years.India will next take on Australia in the third Test, starting on March 1 in Indore.(With inputs from PTI)

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