Mitchell Marsh Faces Backlash for Feet-on-Trophy Pose
Australia’s victory over India in the 2023 World Cup sparked controversy when a photo shared by captain Pat Cummins on Instagram drew criticism. The photo featuring cricketer Mitchell Marsh casually placing his feet on the World Cup trophy stirred online debate, with many finding it disrespectful. In various cultures, including India’s, treating symbols of triumph with reverence is customary, and Marsh’s act was perceived as not valuing the trophy’s significance. While Marsh’s photo fueled criticism, India faced a tough loss in the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. Despite a stellar tournament performance, India fell short in the final. Mohammed Shami expressed gratitude for the support from Indians and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the dressing room. Shami’s post included a photo of PM Modi consoling the Indian team, conveying optimism for a strong comeback. Ravindra Jadeja also shared a photo with PM Modi, describing the visit as ...