Adam Gilchrist termed Australia’s World Cup win on Sunday as one of the finest in the nation’s sporting history.

“So proud of this Australian team and crew. So much goes into achieving what they have. To win another World Cup in the manner and circumstance they have is one of the finest victories in our sporting history I reckon. Time to celebrate,” wrote Australia’s former wicketkeeper and World Cup winner on X.

Other personalities from the cricketing fraternity too congratulated Australia.

“Congratulations to Australia on a 6th ICCCWC title. Never discount them. An elite sporting culture and dominance continues (sic),” wrote former Windies bowler Ian Bishop.

“Congratulations Australia for becoming the world champions. Aussies Aussie Aussie oi oi oi,” wrote Pakistan legend Wasim Akram while tagging his Australian wife Shaneira.

“Heartbreak for India but Rohit and his men must hold their heads high for a memorable run at the World Cup. One defeat does not define this team. Congrats to Australia for being crowned World Cup champions for a sixth time, and to Travis Head for a blistering century,” wrote former India batter VVS Laxman.

“Rohit will be bitterly disappointed now, but he should be proud of how he and the boys played throughout the last seven weeks,” Laxman added.