The 2023 ICC ODI cricket world cup was hosted by India. In the final match, australia defeated india by 6 wickets to win the ODI cricket world cup title for a record 6th time. While celebrating the victory, australia team player Mitchell Marsh stepped on the world cup trophy.
After the photo of stepping on the world cup trophy went viral, Mitchell Marsh was criticized a lot by cricket fans around the world including indian players. A case has been filed in the aligarh court regarding stepping on the world cup trophy, after hearing the matter, the court has ordered an investigation. After this order of the aligarh court, the problems of Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh may increase. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been bought by lucknow Supergiants for Rs 3.40 crore in the IPL. If Mitchell Marsh is found guilty after the investigation, he may lose his chance to play in IPL, one of the most famous cricket leagues in the world.
What is the whole matter?
In fact, in the year 2023, australia defeated india in the final of the ICC ODI world cup played at narendra modi Stadium in ahmedabad and won the title for the 6th time. After this victory, Australian cricketers celebrated fiercely. While celebrating the victory, Mitchell Marsh was seen sitting with the world cup trophy on both his feet. During this, he also had alcohol in his hand. As its photo went viral on social media, cricketers and sports fans around the world including india criticized Mitchell Marsh's action and called it an insult to the trophy. A police complaint was lodged against the Australian all-rounder in Uttar Pradesh for this incident.
According to the news published in the media, Mitchell Marsh later clarified this while talking to a website. When Mitchell Marsh was asked if he would do such an act again, he said, "If I say it with all honesty, then probably yes." Mitchell Marsh also said that he had not shown any disrespect by stepping on the world cup trophy.