Xtra Time Web Desk: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has dragged himself into a controversy by posting a picture of him with his feet on World Cup Trophy. Marsh shared the photo on his Instagram story. He was seen with his legs casually resting on the prestigious World Cup trophy, accompanied by his gold medal. The photo, believed to be taken in the team’s hotel room post-victory, has drawn criticism on social media, with many deeming it a ‘disrespectful’ act.
Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title by defeating host nation India in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19. Opting to field first, Australia restricted India to 240 runs. Travis Head’s remarkable innings of 137 runs off 120 balls played a pivotal role in Australia’s successful chase, securing the title with a comfortable six-wicket victory and 42 balls to spare.
While the win was celebrated by fans, Marsh’s seemingly nonchalant attitude towards the World Cup trophy sparked a wave of disapproval online. The debate rages on, with some viewing it as a light-hearted celebration and others interpreting it as a disrespectful gesture towards the prestigious cricketing trophy.