Former Pakistan great Mohammad Yousuf didn’t hold back. After India’s crushing 61-run T20 World Cup victory, he labeled this era the ‘darkest period in our cricketing history’—and demanded urgent change. Here’s what sparked the outcry, why it matters, and what must happen next.
After multiple ducks in the T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma faces scrutiny. But Ravi Shastri isn’t worried. The veteran mentor says the young left-hander just needs ‘a little bit of time’—and the stats back up why patience could pay off big for India.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson didn’t hold back: Ishan Kishan’s fearless 77 off 40 balls didn’t just score runs—it broke Pakistan’s game plan, shifted momentum, and sealed India’s dominant T20 World Cup victory. Here’s the tactical breakdown behind the innings that had everyone talking.
India have stormed into the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan, powered by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77. Now, all eyes turn to their upcoming fixtures against South Africa, West Indies, and more.
In a one-sided affair at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India outclassed Pakistan by 61 runs—exposing a growing gulf in class and signaling that cricket’s fiercest rivalry may have lost its spark.
In a fiery post-match rant, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar has delivered a brutal indictment of Pakistan cricket’s leadership, calling the appointment of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi ‘the biggest crime in the world’ following their humiliating 61-run loss to India.