Published 14:16 IST, November 23rd 2023
Pat Cummins & Co. receive a cold welcome at airport as Aussies return home after winning CWC - WATCH
Although they won the CWC, Pat Cummins and his side were unable to live up to even half of the excitement that they had witnessed among Indian cricket fans.
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Australia won ICC ODI Men’s World Cup on Sunday in Ahmedab’s Narendra Modi Stium beating India by 6 wickets. Pat Cummins’ leership played a key role for Aussies to lift ir record 6th title, showcasing ir sheer dominance in World of Cricket. Despite having a poor start of campaign last month, Australian Cricket Team bounced back and went out to win 9 consecutive matches in tournament (knock-outs included).
3 things you need to know
- Australia lifted ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India
- Australia is currently set to face India in match T20I series
- 6 players from Australia’s World Cup squ will participate in T20I series against India
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Pat Cummins and co. given a b welcome on return after World Cup win
Pat Cummins and his team are celebrating a historic triumph as y return home after a two-month tour of India. victory clinched Australia's record sixth cricket trophy. Cummins, in his role as captain, cemented his place in cricket lore when his side became first to win prestigious championship while playing away from home in 16 years.
Neverless, re was none of usual glitz and glamour as winning Australians returned home. Even though re were reporters re eager to talk to World Champions, atmosphere wasn't as excited as it is in India. Because re weren't any spectators or supporters at airport, players were able to quietly leave facility.
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Video of Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh escorting Cummins's bags through Sydney Airport exit gate has gone viral on social media. Importantly, none of se cricketers will be representing Australia in upcoming Twenty20 International series against India.
Pat Cummins me huge statement after returning home
Pat Cummins spoke with Australian media as y emerged from International Terminal, sharing ir joy at being proclaimed world champions upon ir return home. As quoted by FOX Sports, Pat Cummins said:
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“I think we’ll be smiling for a fair while. Every half an hour or so, you kind of remember that you just won a World Cup and get excited all over again. We’re still buzzing,”
Pat Cummins's last year has been, without a doubt, extraordinary. As a result of his guidance, Australian cricket team beat India in WTC final and won ICC Test Mace. Australia ded to ir list of accomplishments earlier this year when y retained historic Ashes on English soil.
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As Australia gets rey for a home Test series against Pakistan next month, Cummins will likely turn his attention to red-ball cricket. Since taking over as Australia's Test captain, Cummins has led his team to an undefeated record in home Test matches. In upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, he hopes to continue ir undefeated run as y prepare for challenge.
14:16 IST, November 23rd 2023