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In a historic showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia etched their name in cricketing annals by clinching a resounding victory over India in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. Displaying exemplary skill and determination, the Australian team showcased a stellar performance, securing a remarkable six-wicket triumph.
This victory not only added another accolade to Australia’s illustrious cricketing history but also stood as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the players who left an indelible mark on the grand stage of the World Cup.
Australia’s domination in the pinnacle clash
In a riveting encounter, India, batting first, witnessed a spectacular performance from skipper Rohit Sharma, who launched a relentless assault on the Aussies during the initial powerplay. Despite the promising start, the Men in Blue struggled to capitalize on the momentum, concluding their innings at 240 runs in 50 overs.
The Pat Cummins-led side’s chase seemed initially shaky as they lost three wickets within the first seven overs. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne orchestrated a remarkable partnership for the fourth wicket, amassing 192 runs. Their resilient effort not only stabilized the innings but also propelled Australia to their coveted sixth ODI World Cup title, showcasing their dominance in the cricketing arena.
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Mitchell Marsh’s out-of-the-box pose with the World Cup trophy
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh faced a barrage of criticism from fans after a picture showed him allegedly disrespecting the ODI World Cup Trophy. In the image, the Australian cricketer was seen casually putting his legs on the prestigious trophy, leading to an outpouring of disappointment from fans across social media platforms. Many expressed their discontent, citing the trophy’s historical significance and symbolic value. The incident reignited debates about athletes’ responsibility to uphold the sanctity of sports accolades.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Dude that’s World Cup respect please🙏🏻
— Manu (@virat_facts) November 20, 2023
The value of Trophy who deserves 👏😍 pic.twitter.com/8yk2Iy2iM3
— Dr Bakra (@DrBakra) November 20, 2023
Have some respect for the world cup man 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Look how God of cricket 🏏 respects the coveted trophy. pic.twitter.com/wu8I9IwhA5
— Esha Srivastav🇮🇳🚩 (@EshaSanju15) November 20, 2023
Mitchell marsh Disrespectful>>>
— Piyush (@piyushmaybe) November 20, 2023
Very Disrespectful @ICC must take action Against Marsh
— Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) November 20, 2023
Have some respect towards WC Trophy !! Please
— Shashank Singh (@RccShashank) November 20, 2023
It's really sad when the ones who truly respect the trophy don't get a chance to touch it, while those who don't care get multiple chances. Heartbreaking, indeed. 😔
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) November 20, 2023
This is the #cultural difference !! He is putting his legs on something that was kissed by the whole team and earned by the team's hard work. We #Indians will never do that… #ICCCricketWorldCup #Australian
— El_Dorado 🇮🇳 (@v_patels) November 20, 2023
Australian team may have Head, but no heart!
— ಮೀಮರ್ ಮುತ್ತಣ್ಣ (@ijnani) November 20, 2023
Please have a respect for it Marsh
— Index Of India – Tech & Infra (@MagnifyIndia1) November 20, 2023
Itne zada world cup jeet liye hai ki ab trophy ki kli izzat hi nahi in logo ke liye 😂😂🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🥲🥲
— Aditya (@AdityaDntCare) November 20, 2023
Dude, please show respect for the World Cup. 🙏🏻
— BharatCricket (@BharatEcricket) November 20, 2023
How disgusting they don't deserve that trophy, this happens when you get the trophy so easily and and you forgot to value that
— Lailaa (@mee_lailaa) November 20, 2023
ट्रॉफी जीतना अच्छी बात है…..
पर उसका समान करना भी तो आना चाइए….
Shame on you Australia 🦘— Surendra Choudhary INC (@SJyani03pilot) November 20, 2023