Mumbai: Legendary Australian cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Brett Lee met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on September 5 in New Delhi. The duo is part of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s delegation to India.

The former Australian wicketkeeper Gilchrist regularly came to India post his retirement to play the Indian Premier League. He was an integral component of Deccan Chargers and later Kings XI Punjab. He tweeted: “Shukriya @narendramodi for a wonderful dinner,an absolute pleasure to meet you @BrettLee_58 @TonyAbbottMHR.”

Brett Lee is a revered figure in India. He recorded a song with Asha Bhosle in 2006. Lee tweeted: "What an absolute privilege to have dinner with @narendramodi last night. An amazing experience.”

What an absolute privilege to have dinner with @narendramodi last night. An amazing experience pic.twitter.com/KyqRq1w9As — Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 6, 2014

Earlier the Australian PM and the two cricketers met Sachin Tendulkar at the Cricket Club of India, Mumbai two days back.

Was a real thrill to be with 3 legends of cricket @sachin_rt @gilly381 & @BrettLee_58 at the Cricket Club of India pic.twitter.com/WxfnF86xso — Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) September 4, 2014

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of sports was signed between India and Australia on Friday.