The food included samosas, sandwiches and curries. And the Indians were happy to interact with Shane Warne by taking his autograph, talking to him about the Indian Premier League (IPL) and getting a few tips on bowling.

Warne told the crowd: "It's important for me as a Victorian... to keep building the relationship with India and Australia, and in particular Victoria."

"I want to listen, really, to hear what the students have to say and see what these guys, how they're feeling about things.

"I think the state sells itself, it's just such a great state, it's a great city to live in. I'll keep pushing the message across over there, I love India."