"You Can Be Indian And Also...": Glenn Maxwell's Wife Shuts 'Vile' Trolls After Australia's World Cup Win

20.11.2023 - 18:53 sports.ndtv.com

Glenn Maxwell's wife Vini Raman took to social media to slam trolls for posting hurtful comments online following Australia's victory over India in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Raman criticised the social media users for their 'hateful' and 'vile' comments and added that fans can support the country of their birth without insulting anyone.

It was the sixth Cricket World Cup title for Australia as they rode sensational performances from Travis Head and the bowlers to end India's unbeaten run in the competition with a comfortable six-wicket victory. "aaaaand cue all the hateful vile DMs.

stay classy... can't believe this needs to be said BUT you can be Indian and also support the country of your birth where you have been raised and more importantly the team your husband+father of your child plays in #nobrainer.

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