‘Beaten Us In Men’s, Women’s Cricket’: Aussie Minister Quips During Meeting With Jaishankar

Last Updated:November 20, 2025, 19:47 IST

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also joked that S Jaishankar is the minister she has most met in her job.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong seen with a sportsperson in New Delhi. (IMAGE: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in a lighthearted moment quipped that her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar is the minister she has most met in her current role. She also, in a humorous nod, acknowledged the dominance of both Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams.

“This is our 26th meeting, which means you still are the person I have met most in this job," Wong said.

“You have beaten us in both Men’s and Women’s Cricket," she quipped again.

Indian women’s cricket team toiled in the league phase and suffered three successive defeats but clinched the last semi-final spot, before knocking out record seven-time champions and heavy favourites Australia in the recently concluded Women’s World Cup.

India then beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time.

In the same month, Indian men’s team claimed a 2-1 win in the five-match T20 series against Australia.

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