Pat Cummins, the Australian fast bowler and current captain of the national team, recalled a very special memory from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 held in India.
It was a momentous occasion for Cummins and his Australia teammates as they defeated hosts India in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 to clinch the prestigious trophy at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The journey to the final was not an easy one for the Australian national cricket team as the Kangaroos overcame all challenges throughout the group stage and knockout matches with determination and resilience and eventually emerged as champions of the Cup. World.
Australia had shattered India’s dream of winning the World Cup last year.
Cummins played a pivotal role throughout the tournament, as Australian captain and pacer, who led the bowling attack with his pace, precision and astute cricketing acumen in India.
As the final showdown unfolded in a packed Narendra Modi Stadium, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation and tension. Australia faced a formidable opponent, India, with the stakes at an all-time high, but Cummins led by example, inspiring his teammates with calm and composure to perform under pressure and execute their plans. with precision.
In the intense, high-pressure final, Australia crushed the Indian national cricket team by six wickets in front of over one lakh fans to lift the World Cup trophy for a record sixth time.
For Cummins, lifting the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy on Indian soil was a very special moment. It was the result of years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice, and a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Australian cricket team.
Pat Cummins shares his favorite memory in India
So, it was very close to Cummins’ heart, and when he was asked to pick his favorite memory in India during a question and answer session, memories of lifting the 2023 ODI World Cup came straight to his mind.
He shared a photo of the Australians posing with the cup to give his response to the fan on Instagram. The post attracted widespread attention from fans, especially Indians, as she reopened the wounds of losing the cup to the Kangaroos in front of their eyes.
Pat Cummins shares his favorite memory in India. pic.twitter.com/CErI8ACWoI
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The Men in Blue were unbeaten in the ODI World Cup 2023 until the last match, and Rohit Sharma recently said that his team played very good cricket, but the Australians were a little better than his team, and that’s why they couldn’t lift the trophy in Ahmadabad.
Notably, Cummins is currently leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024). The Australian star has been exceptional as captain and bowler in the tournament so far. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have so far played five matches in the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is currently 5th in the IPL 2024 points table with 6 points from 5 games so far. Hyderabad will next face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 30th game of the ongoing IPL 2024 on April 15 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.