'Yeah probably': Australia's Mitchell Marsh when asked if he would again rest feet on World Cup trophy
the World Cup trophy irked cricket fans in India. Reacting to the controversy, Marsh said that he didn't find his gesture disrespectful and he wouldn't mind repeating it. Also Read: India vs Australia 4th T20: Will Prasidh Krishna play today after his disastrous bowling spell in Guwahati? The controversy erupted after skipper Pat Cummins shared a picture of Marsh with his feet on the trophy on his Instagram account.
Later, the image led to a huge furore on social media, with even eminent cricketers criticising Marsh for his action. India vs Australia Live Score Updates "There was obviously no disrespect meant in that photo at all," Marsh said on ‘Sen Radio’, reported PTI. "I haven't given it too much thought, I haven't seen a lot on social media even though everyone tells me it’s gone off.
There’s nothing in that," he added. When asked if he would do it again, Marsh said “Yeah probably, to be honest." Also Read: India vs Australia 4th T20I: No electricity in Raipur stadium due to unpaid bill worth ₹3.16 crore The picture went viral on social media, with many Indian cricketers calling out Marsh for his act. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said that he felt “hurt" by Marsh's action.
"The trophy for which all the teams in the world fight, the trophy which you want to lift over your head, keeping a foot on that trophy did not make me happy," Shami had said. Also Read: India vs Australia 4th T20: Will Prasidh Krishna play today after his disastrous bowling spell in Guwahati? In the final match of World Cup 2023, India defeated Australia with six wickets. Soon after the World Cup, India and Australia squared off in a five-match T20 series.
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