Canberra, March 28 -- Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said in a statement on Friday.

In a statement, Penny Wong said, "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Waugh AO to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board."

The Centre works across government, industry, academia, and the community to build a greater understanding of the Australia-India relationship and encourage businesses to seize the opportunities of an economic partnership, according to the statement.

The Advisory Board helps set the strategic priorities for the centre's programs and activities, supporting partnershi...