Pat Cummins, the Australian fast bowler and current captain of the national team, recalled a very special memory from the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup held in India.

It was a momentous occasion for Cummins and his Australia teammates, as they defeated the hosts, India, in the ODI World Cup 2023 final to clinch the prestigious trophy at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The journey to the final was not easy for the Australia National Cricket Team, as the Kangaroos navigated all the challenges through the group stage and knockout matches with determination and resilience and eventually emerged as the World Cup champions.

Australia had shattered India’s dream of winning the World Cup last year

Cummins played a pivotal key throughout the tournament, both as the Australian skipper and pacer, who led the bowling attack with his pace, accuracy, and astute cricketing acumen in India.

As the final showdown unfolded at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation and tension. Australia faced off against a formidable opponent, India, with the stakes at an all-time high, but Cummins led by example, inspiring his teammates with calmness and composure to deliver under pressure and execute his plans with precision.

In the intense and high-pressure final, Australia crushed the India National Cricket Team by six wickets in front of over one lakh fans to lift the World Cup trophy for the record sixth time.

For Cummins, lifting the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy on Indian soil was a very special moment. It was the result of years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice, and a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Australian cricket team.

So, it was really close to Cummins’ heart, and when he was asked to pick his favorite memory in India during a Q&A session, the memories of lifting the ODI World Cup 2023 came straight into his mind.

He shared a picture of Australians posing with the cup to give his answer to the fan on Instagram. The post has garnered widespread attention from fans, especially Indians, as it reopened the wounds of losing the cup to the Kangaroos in front of their eyes.

Pat Cummins sharing his favourite memory in India. pic.twitter.com/CErI8ACWoI

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The Men in Blue were unbeaten in the ODI World Cup 2023 until the final game, and Rohit Sharma recently said that his team played really good cricket, but the Australians were slightly better than his team, and that’s why they could not lift the trophy in Ahmedabad.

Notably, Cummins is presently leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024). The Australian star has so far been exceptional both as captain and bowler in the tournament. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has so far played five games in the tournament.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is currently ranked 5th in the IPL 2024 points table with 6 points from the 5 games so far. Hyderabad will next face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 30th game of the ongoing IPL 2024 on April 15 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.