“There Was Obviously No…”: Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On ‘Legs On World Cup Trophy’ Controversy | Cricket News

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had change into a subject of main controversy for placing together with his toes on the World Cup trophy throughout his aspect’s post-match celebrations. Australia gained a record-extending sixth World Cup title final month after beating hosts India on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral image, Marsh was captured placing his his toes on the World Cup trophy because the group celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving finish of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the sport by doing the identical.

It’s been 12 days since Australia defeated India and Marsh has now lastly damaged his silence over the controversial gesture.

The 32-year-old has insisted he meant no disrespect for his viral celebration that induced a stir throughout India.

“There was obviously no disrespect meant in that photo at all. 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 is nothing in that,” Marsh instructed SEN.

Marsh amassed 441 runs within the match, however it was Travis Head who stole the limelight together with his match-winning century within the ultimate

However, India star batter Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ having set a brand new document for many runs — 765 — at a single World Cup.

But Australia captain Pat Cummins had Kohli taking part in on for 54 in ultimate, to go away India 148-4, a crowd of over 92,000 on the Narendra Modi Stadium fell into surprised silence.

Before the match, Cummins — who completed the ultimate with excellent figures of 2-34 in 10 overs — had stated there was no higher feeling for an opposition participant than quieting a partisan residence crowd.

Cummins, requested if dismissing Kohli was as candy a second as he had identified in cricket, the 30-year-old replied: “I think so. We did take a second in the huddle just to acknowledge the silence that was going around the crowd.

“It simply felt prefer it was a kind of days the place it was all made for him (Kohli) to attain one other hundred like he usually does — in order that was satisfying.”

(With AFP inputs)