Over the years, we've seen some of the biggest names in cricket swapping their high-profile roles with the duties of the twelfth man on the field. From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, cricketers, when not included in the playing XI, are often seen bringing drinks and other necessary refreshments to those sweating it out on the field.

But, in what appears to be a first, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison happily became the waterboy during a practice game between the Prime Minister's XI and Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval.

How cool that the Prime Minister @ScottMorrisonMP comes out with the drinks at the Prime Minister's XI game in Canberra pic.twitter.com/tZzobUqivr

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 24, 2019

The 51-year-old was probably the first twelfth man who was serving drinks to the on-field players sporting a tie and dressed in formals. The pictures of him carrying drinks for the Prime Minister's XI were met with applause and praise on social media.

@bhogleharsha So leadership doesn't come with any 'title'!!!!!
Awesome :)

— Pankaj Pardhi (@admiredravid) October 24, 2019

That's the spirit.

— Mohitt Chaturvedi (@A11_Rounder) October 24, 2019

The love and passion for this sport in Australia ð¦ðº is just beyond everyone thinksð

— Varun Chinnathimma (@cvarunz) October 24, 2019

Wow it's awesome

— Chandan Chaudhary (@Chandan50213199) October 24, 2019

#AUSPMX1vSL
This water boy is actually...
AUSTRALIA PM giving water to team ð
Kia baat hai ð pic.twitter.com/yyozgaBRk5

— Mishi (@Mishi827) October 24, 2019

Australia's PM working as waterboy during match between Australia and Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/9RvztczmZW

— MahNoOR (@die_plzz) October 24, 2019

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on duty as WATER BOY during the T20I game between Australia PM XI and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval, Canberra today.

Nice gesture from the Australian PM! ð pic.twitter.com/nLRqUr1tDA

— ZEE. ðµð° (@iBleedGreenZEE) October 24, 2019

Batting first, the Sri Lankan team struggled to get going before eventually posting a mediocre total of 130 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. In reply, the Prime Minister's XI were aided by Harry Nielsen's batting masterclass, scoring a 50-ball 79. But, a batting collapse did get the hosts in a spot of bother before Fawad Ahmed guided them to a narrow one-wicket win with a ball to spare.