Uncapped Indian talent drew massive attention, with Uttar Pradesh’s 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer and Rajasthan’s 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma both landing lucrative Rs 14.20 crore deals with Chennai Super Kings. Having entered the auction at a base price of Rs 30 lakh each, the pair went on to become the highest-paid uncapped players in IPL auction history.

The Ethiopia visit adds to a series of high-profile instances where PM Modi has shared informal car rides with world leaders during official engagements.

Prime Minister Modi received Ethiopia’s highest award, The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia, during his first bilateral visit, highlighting strong India-Ethiopia ties.