Australia won the ODI World Cup finals on Sunday, November 19, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Travis Head’s astounding century led to a six-wicket victory over India, marking a historic moment in the stadium’s history. The match was played in front of a passionate home crowd, and Australia’s win secured their sixth ODI World Cup title, highlighting the cricket-loving culture of South Asian nations.
Facing an early setback in their chase, the Kangaroos lost three wickets swiftly, managing only 47 runs. However, a resilient partnership between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, accumulating 192 runs, steadied the innings. Head’s dismissal didn’t derail the pursuit, and with just two runs needed for victory, Glenn Maxwell sealed the win, prompting a joyful celebration on the field.
Following their victory, Cummins took to Instagram to share celebratory moments from the dressing room, including a controversial photo. The 30-year-old posted an image featuring opener Mitchell Marsh seated on a sofa, holding a pint with his feet casually resting on the World Cup trophy placed on the floor.
This image sparked criticism among some netizens who found the gesture “disrespectful.” Concerns were raised on platforms like X, with users urging the ICC and BCCI to review and address the matter, emphasizing the need for reverence toward the prestigious World Cup trophy.
Several other users expressed similar views, stressing the importance of showing respect towards the World Cup trophy. One user pleaded with Marsh, saying “Please dude, that’s World Cup respect,” while another encouraged him to acknowledge the trophy’s significance, particularly for Indian fans and Team India. A third user urged for greater reverence, stating, “Please have some respect towards the WC Trophy!”
“Dear @ICC and @BCCI, expressing concern over Mitch Marsh placing the World Cup trophy under his feet. This behaviour seems disrespectful to the game’s integrity. Kindly review and address this matter appropriately. #CricketEthics” pic.twitter.com/3nfnI9skdQ
— Saini Vaib (@reverb_cia) November 20, 2023
Mitchell Marsh with the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/n2oViCDgna
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 20, 2023
Have some respect towards the World Cup Trophy…!! Please 🙏#Worlds2023 #INDvsAUS #NatureBeauty #Panauti #Rohit #पनौती #IrfanPathan #MissUniverseThailand2023 #MissUniverso2023 #BCCI #Australia pic.twitter.com/9Sen8llvlh
— Shashank Singh (@RccShashank) November 20, 2023
