Australia Cricket Team - players.bio

"Preparing A Pitch Like This...": Ricky Ponting, England Greats Call Out Final 'Blunder'

Well before the names of the two teams in the Cricket World Cup 2023 were final, the 'pitch talk' had taken over the chatter around the tournament. From the semi-final onwards, there were plenty of discussions around the nature of the pitch that will be seen in the knockout matches of the World Cup. Seeing India pay the price of a slow and sluggish wicket at Ahmedabad in the final against Australia, the great Ricky Ponting called out the hosts' 'tactical blunder' when it comes to preparation of the pitch for the final.

Ranveer Singh Becomes India's 'Most Animated Cheerleader' At Cricket World Cup Final. Videos Viral

The Indian cricket team captured a billion-plus imaginations as it romped into the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023. At home, on the back of a 10-match winning streak, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was the favourites going into the title clash against Australia. However, what happened at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, broke a billion hearts, The Pat Cummins-led Australian cricket team came out all guns blazing and trumped India in all departments. Their bowlers restricted India to just 240 while Travis head ensured Australia reached the target without any problem.

India's Cricket Is In Good Place: Wasim Akram

The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian team with praise for their incredible run to the final of World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket "is in a good place" despite the loss to Australia in the title clash. Australia ended India's run in the final with a six-wicket victory to extend their dominance in the tournament. "Obviously they must be shattered to lose the final but in cricket these things happen. India had one bad day, and unfortunately, it came in the final," Akram said.

Watch: Glenn Maxwell's Throw Hits Virat Kohli In World Cup Final. Here's What Happened Next

A funny reaction of Virat Kohli from Cricket World Cup 2023 final match is going viral on social media. The Indian star was in the crease when a throw from Maxwell almost hit Kohli on latter's head. The batter showed good reflexes to bring his right hand in the line the ball in time while bending down to save himself. In the follow-up, Maxwell was spotted saying something to Kohli with a smile on his face and the latter brushed shoulders with his Australian opponent in a funny exchange.

Australia Win USD 4.28 Million After World Cup 2023 Triumph. India Earn...

Australia continued their exceptional record in the Cricket World Cup as they claimed their sixth title after beating India by six wickets in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. Travis Head played a sensational knock after a disciplined performance from the bowlers as Australia ended the Rohit Sharma-led side's unbeaten run in the competition. As the champions, Australia won USD 4 million as prize money while India received USD 2 million as runners-up. The two semi-finals - South Africa and New Zealand - won USD 800,000 while the six other teams who did not reach the semi-finals received USD 100,000.

Pics: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dejected As India Suffer Bitter World Cup Final Defeat

The Indian cricket team's dream of winning the Cricket World Cup 2023 for the third time in its history ended on a sour note, as Australia secured a comfortable victory in the final, lifting the coveted trophy for the 6th time in their history. India, who were unbeaten in the tournament until the final, couldn't produce the same magic in the summit clash, leaving the players on the field shattered and heartbroken. Mohammed Siraj couldn't control his tears as Australia hit the winning runs while the likes of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and others were dejected.

"2023 and 1987": Australia's Mitchell Marsh Celebrates World Cup Win With Father Geoff

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed happiness with his team's ICC Cricket World Cup title win, posting a picture with his father, legendary batter Geoff Marsh who has also lifted the gold with Aussies back in 1987. Marsh took to Instagram to post a picture of him holding the trophy with his father. "2023 and 1987," said the caption of Marsh's story.

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

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.

Contacts

Australia Cricket Team Sport News

"Preparing A Pitch Like This...": Ricky Ponting, England Greats Call Out Final 'Blunder'

Ranveer Singh Becomes India's 'Most Animated Cheerleader' At Cricket World Cup Final. Videos Viral

India's Cricket Is In Good Place: Wasim Akram

Watch: Glenn Maxwell's Throw Hits Virat Kohli In World Cup Final. Here's What Happened Next

Australia Win USD 4.28 Million After World Cup 2023 Triumph. India Earn...

Pics: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dejected As India Suffer Bitter World Cup Final Defeat

"2023 and 1987": Australia's Mitchell Marsh Celebrates World Cup Win With Father Geoff

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