'Don't know the value of trophy, ask India': Fans after Australia's Mitchell Marsh sits with his feet up on World Cup trophy

NewsBharati 20-Nov-2023 15:24:22 PM

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Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh has found himself at the center of controversy for a peculiar post-World Cup celebration. The now-infamous picture, shared on Instagram by Australian skipper Pat Cummins, shows Marsh resting his both legs nonchalantly on top of the coveted World Cup trophy.

The image rapidly went viral on various social media platforms, erupting a mixed bag of reactions from the online community, with many labeling the gesture as 'disrespectful'.

The controversial image emerged hours after Australia clinched their sixth Cricket World Cup title, triumphing over India in the 2023 final held in Ahmedabad.

Picture Of The Tournament!!!🤬#MitchellMarsh #ICC #ICCCricketWorldCup2023Final #ICCCricketWorldCup #INDvsAUS @ICC @BCCI @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/uxQs1c5Uad
— Tushar Changan (@TusharChangan) November 20, 2023

Two players with their World cup Trophy, Huge Respect for #LionelMessi 😍💗#INDvsAUS #INDvAUSFinal pic.twitter.com/MDEh2onPqZ
— Dr Bakra (@DrBakra) November 20, 2023

This is life

Value of something Value of something
When u have it: When you need it: #INDvAUSFinal #RohitSharma #MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/fuoYTFVOpp
— Divya Khanna (@divyakhanna97) November 20, 2023

That's the Difference, So Proud of my Country and its Culture ❤️🇮🇳#MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/KEWmMa5WfO
— Priyanka Sharma 🇮🇳 (@Priyankabjym) November 20, 2023

What #MitchellMarsh did this with #WorldCup trophy is not a sign of dominance but sign of arrogance. Yes Team Australia won it yesterday but they don't own the trophy because it's a rolling trophy so only ICC can own it. In the last 4 editions other than twice Australia, Team… pic.twitter.com/KMtJ4eJrgD
— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) November 20, 2023

Is this the respect of the WTC trophy??? @ICC @cricketworldcup @CricketAus please take action against this player #MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/M4LXhBHXPB
— Deep Rana (@ranaj35) November 20, 2023

Maturity is when you realize that your culture is much richer than that of other countries.

I’m proud of my country and my culture.#MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/ujQ36KngjE
— Aspirant (@aspirantsblog) November 20, 2023

This celebration by Mitchell Marsh has sparked a wider conversation about the fine line between jubilation and perceived disrespect in the world of sports.