Australia captain Pat Cummins stated his crew had created its personal legacy by successful the nation’s record-extending sixth one-day World Cup as gamers returned dwelling from India on Wednesday.
Cummins’s crew upset the host by six wickets in Sunday’s last in Ahmedabad, solely months after beating the south Asians to assert its maiden World Take a look at Championship.
The Australia skipper touched down in Sydney with crew mates and was nonetheless glowing about their achievement.
“Each half an hour or so, you sort of keep in mind that we simply gained the World Cup and get excited over again,” Cummins informed reporters on the airport.
“So we’re nonetheless buzzing, it’s been an superior couple of days and I believe we’ll be smiling for a good whereas.
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“I believe they’ve created their very own legacy,” Cummins added.
“I imply, a World Cup, you solely get one likelihood each 4 years and particularly taking part in somebody like India, it’s onerous.
“So to be put up towards the remainder of the world and are available away with a medal, that’s — it doesn’t get any higher than that.”
Australia needed to work its manner again into the event after shedding its opening matches towards India and South Africa however was a juggernaut as soon as it reached the semifinals.
Cummins stated the squad had by no means doubted itself, even after its tough begin.
“You look again on now that we’ve gained and also you suppose: ‘Wow, every thing got here collectively,’” he added.
“However the perception by no means left, even firstly. We knew we hadn’t performed our greatest however sort of knew as soon as we clicked we may tackle anybody and it proved to be the case.”