Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh faced criticism from fans after a photo circulated showing him resting his feet on the World Cup trophy. Despite the uproar, Marsh staunchly defended the gesture, stating, \u201cThere was obviously no disrespect meant in that photo at all, I haven\u2019t given it too much thought; there\u2019s nothing in that.\u201d The incident occurred shortly after Australia secured their sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating India by six wickets. Captain Pat Cummins shared the contentious image on Instagram, sparking a social media frenzy. When asked if he would repeat the act, Marsh candidly responded, \u201cYeah probably, to be honest.\u201d The photo did not sit well with Indian fans, with fast bowler Mohammed Shami expressing his displeasure, saying, \u201cKeeping a foot on that trophy did not make me happy.\u201d The controversy lingered as the two teams faced off in a five-match T20 series just four days after the World Cup final. Mitchell Marsh voiced concerns about scheduling such significant series immediately after ICC tournaments, emphasizing the need for players to celebrate with their families. He acknowledged the delicate balance, stating: \u201cIt\u2019s a fine line because we\u2019ve got to respect the fact we\u2019re playing for Australia.\u201d However, he added, \u201cThe boys have just won a World Cup and probably deserve to celebrate for a while.\u201d Reflecting on the situation, Marsh expressed hope for reconsideration in future scheduling, stating, \u201cYou\u2019d hope there\u2019s not too many of those series put on after big tournaments again.\u201d While seven members from Australia\u2019s World Cup-winning team initially stayed in India for the T20I series, six have since returned home, leaving Travis Head as the lone member continuing for the remaining two games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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