Pat Cummins & Co. receive a cold welcome at airport as Aussies return home after winning CWC - WATCH

Australia won the ICC ODI Men’s World Cup on Sunday in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium beating India by 6 wickets. Pat Cummins’ leadership played a key role for the Aussies to lift their record 6th title, showcasing their sheer dominance in the World of Cricket. Despite having a poor start of the campaign last month, the Australian Cricket Team bounced back and went out to win 9 consecutive matches in the tournament (knock-outs included).3 things you need to knowAustralia lifted the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in IndiaAustralia is currently set to face India in match T20I series6 players from Australia’s World Cup squad will participate in the T20I series against IndiaAlso Read: Gautam Gambhir expresses emotion on KKR returnPat Cummins and co. given a bad welcome on return after the World Cup winPat Cummins and his team are celebrating a historic triumph as they return home after a two-month tour of India. The victory clinched Australia's record sixth cricket trophy. Cummins, in his role as captain, cemented his place in cricket lore when his side became the first to win the prestigious championship while playing away from home in 16 years.Nevertheless, there was none of the usual glitz and glamour as the winning Australians returned home. Even though there were reporters there eager to talk to the World Champions, the atmosphere wasn't as excited as it is in India. Because there weren't any spectators or supporters at the airport, the players were able to quietly leave the facility.Video of Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh escorting Cummins's bags through the Sydney Airport exit gate has gone viral on social media. Importantly, none of these cricketers will be representing Australia in the upcoming Twenty20 International series against India.Pat Cummins back on home soil as a World Cup winning captain #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/0r7MhPmwXZ— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) November 21, 2023 Back on home soil 🛬🏆🇦🇺#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/FGjbMf2CTj— ICC (@ICC) November 21, 2023 Pat Cummins made huge statement after returning homePat Cummins spoke with the Australian media as they emerged from the International Terminal, sharing their joy at being proclaimed world champions upon their return home. As quoted by FOX Sports, Pat Cummins said:“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, the Australian cricket team beat India in the WTC final and won the ICC Test Mace. Australia added to their list of accomplishments earlier this year when they retained the historic Ashes on English soil.Also Read: David Warner hits back at Mohammad KaifAs Australia gets ready 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 the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, he hopes to continue their undefeated run as they prepare for the challenge.

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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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