<h5>Why has India been criticised?</h5><p>The Indian cricket team players have been criticised for ignoring <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/australia-wins-the-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup">Australia's</a> trophy celebrations following the final match of the recently concluded ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The Australian team played well to reach the finals, even after losing their first two matches in the league stage.</p><p>They were also the better team in the finals. Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, lifted the trophy without a sign of the Indian squad on the field. The on-field snub by Indian players has been forgiven, with many saying that their emotions after the loss got the better of them. However, it was very unsporting.</p><p>Also, the Australian team was given the trophy in front of a nearly empty stadium. Many Indian fans never stayed back to watch the trophy celebrations. India fans have also been criticised as Travis Head was not applauded much following his century in the finals. Viewers all over the world were taken aback.</p><p>Following Head’s dismissal, he received an ovation from the Australian team. However, the silence around the stadium during this moment has been criticised by cricket fans worldwide. The Indian fans also booed the umpires.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/india-criticised-for-unsporting-behaviour-during-cricket-world-cup-final%2FPat%20Cummins.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=32494303-0226-4bd1-96e9-e81b8646dc0a"><figcaption>A near-empty stadium can be seen in the background. Photo by ICC.</figcaption></figure><h5>Why were the umpires booed?</h5><p>During the medal ceremony, Indian fans booed the field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth, TV umpire Joel Wilson, and fourth umpire Chris Gaffney. They were called to the podium to receive their awards for overseeing the final. The reaction surprised many, as there were no such wrong refereeing decisions during the game.</p><p>Some fans criticised Kettleborough on social media, claiming he was the umpire in a number of matches in which India had lost. They even claimed he is unlucky for the Indian team.</p><p>Some Indian fans have also posted hateful comments against the Australian cricketers and their families on Instagram and other social media platforms. Due to these reasons, India has been criticised for unsporting behaviour following the World Cup final. Many Indians have also criticised these behaviours.</p><h5>What did we learn from this article?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/india-criticised-for-unsporting-behaviour-during-cricket-world-cup-final%2FTravis%20Head.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=52d70c47-f348-4550-9d24-97d7e9623eab"><figcaption>Travis Head after his century, with the Australian players applauding behind him. Photo by ICC.</figcaption></figure><p>We can learn that it is important to show sportsmanship even when we are defeated. Ignoring opponents when they are celebrating their win is considered unsporting behaviour. Furthermore, losing is a part of any competition, and it is important to accept defeat gracefully.</p><p>Allowing emotions to take over is a natural human response, but controlling such feelings and appreciating the winners is essential. One must also applaud the opponents' performance, even if it comes against one’s favourite team. This is what a true sports lover does.</p><p>Also, criticising umpires or anyone for silly reasons is bad and should be avoided. The families of opponents must not be targeted with hateful comments. Being a fan comes with lots of responsibilities. No such act must be done that can bring shame to the country.</p>

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