Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf feels the 2021 T20 World Cup win against India brought more damage to Pakistan cricket than glory. Pakistan had registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

India posted 151-7 in their 20 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium whereas Pakistan was able to chase down the target without losing any wickets with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scoring 79 and 68 runs respectively.

But, this was Pakistan’s last win against India at the World Cup level. India then registered a thrilling win in the 2022 T20 World Cup at the MCG and then also defeated the arch-rivals at the 2023 ODI World Cup, 2024 T20 World Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup.

“That match which we won against India in 2021, that damaged us a lot. Because after that victory, players started to think that they had achieved something big. They couldn’t understand what they had to do next,” Yousuf said on Samaa TV.

“When you are performing well, you should stay humble. If you behave with your collar raised, and get disrespectful, problems will arrive. And a lot of them have arrived in Pakistan cricket,” he added.

The former flamboyant batter revealed that every player was trying to become the captain of the Pakistan team, which didn’t help the side.

“Everyone in the team was trying to become the captain of the Pakistan team. The consequences are still hurting Pakistan cricket. Look at all the cricket Pakistan has played in the last four-five years, from ODI World Cups, T20 World Cups to Asia Cups and Champions Trophy. There has been terrible cricket. The PCB has been supporting you throughout,” Yousuf said.

“So many coaches have come and gone, so many things have changed just to try and help the Pakistan team. But no player has stood up and taken responsibility. Eventually, PCB had to take a step that it did. I back what PCB did,” Yousuf mentioned.

The third and final Test between England and Pakistan will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from September 9 onwards.