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[Saba Sports News] Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket team captain, returned home to a subdued reception at the airport after leading his team to victory in the World Cup 2023, defeating India on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Despite the significant achievement of securing Australia’s sixth World Cup title, the welcome was notably quiet, with few people present to celebrate the team’s return.
Cummins, along with some teammates, came back to Australia following their World Cup triumph, while others stayed in India for the upcoming five-match T20I series. Speaking to the press upon his arrival, Cummins expressed the team’s ongoing excitement and pride in their World Cup success, particularly after overcoming early setbacks in the tournament.
Reflecting on the victory, Cummins highlighted the joy and significance of winning a World Cup, especially given its rarity and the challenges of playing in a cricket powerhouse like India. In the final match against India, Australia limited the hosts to 240 runs, with Travis Head delivering a standout century.
Cummins himself played a key role in the final, taking critical wickets of Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli, contributing significantly to Australia’s six-wicket triumph and their entry into the cricket history books.