While several Twitter users expressed displeasure, stating that his act was 'disgraceful' and 'disrespectful' to the World Cup trophy, some users attributed the behaviour to cultural differences and stressed that it should not be criticised.
Pat Cummins played for the Indian Premier League in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022. His last appearance in the IPL was for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
In a massive disappointment for over a lakh spectators in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and crores of cricket fans in the country, India lost the final in the ICC World Cup against Australia
Aussies will aim to better their record five-world cup trophies so far and stretch it further. Whereas India would come out on the pitch as favourites to clinch their third World Cup trophy.