In the aftermath of Australia’s spectacular victory over India in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on November 19, Vini Raman, the wife of cricket star Glenn Maxwell, has taken a stand against online trolls.
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Australia secured their sixth World Cup title by defeating India with a six-wicket margin. Despite India’s formidable total of 240 runs, the Australian bowling attack showcased their prowess in leveraging pitch conditions to restrict India’s scoring potential.
During Australia’s innings, the team faced a shaky start, finding themselves at 47/3 during the Powerplay. However, a remarkable partnership unfolded between Travis Head, scoring a commanding 137 runs, and Marnus Labuschagne, providing solid support with a gritty 58 not out. This partnership guided Australia to a comfortable victory, with Glenn Maxwell hitting the winning runs.
Maxwell’s exceptional campaign included the fastest hundred and double hundred in World Cup history, accumulating a total of 400 runs and contributing six crucial wickets.
Following the victory, Vini Raman expressed her pride and admiration for her husband’s achievements on Instagram, sharing a series of images from their journey. However, she didn’t shy away from addressing trolls who questioned her support for Australia despite her Indian roots.
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In a powerful message on Instagram, Raman stated, “Can’t believe this needs to be said BUT you can be Indian and also support the country of your birth where you have been raised and more importantly the team your husband + father of your plays in #nobrainer.” She urged trolls to redirect their energy towards more significant global issues.
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This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by public figures and their families in dealing with online criticism. As the cricketing world celebrates Australia’s triumph, Raman’s response serves as a reminder that support for a team should not be overshadowed by personal backgrounds, emphasizing the need to focus on more critical issues facing the world today.