Despite India winning the T20 World Cup 2026, THESE Pakistani legends share their views

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India’s dominant T20 World Cup 2026 run impressed even former Pakistan cricketers, who praised their structure and consistency after the Men in Blue crushed New Zealand to secure a historic second straight title.

Javed Miandad

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Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad didn’t hold back while praising India’s performance. According to the batting legend, any team that can score 250-plus totals in both the semi-final and final deserves to be champions. Miandad pointed out that India’s success is a result of a well-organised cricket system. He believes the country’s structure is consistently producing talented players across all departments. “India is reaping the rewards of a strong process-driven cricket structure,” Miandad said. “They are producing quality batters, spinners and fast bowlers. Their young players also show strong game awareness.” He added that a winning culture inside the dressing room plays a huge role in achieving repeated success.

Rashid Latif

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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said India’s victory didn’t surprise him. He believes the Indian team has developed the ability to perform in high-pressure matches, something that only comes from regularly reaching big tournament finals. “When you keep reaching the finals of major events, players naturally become comfortable performing under pressure,” Latif explained. He also highlighted the importance of stability within the team, suggesting that frequent changes in Pakistan’s setup have often hurt their chances in major tournaments.

Dr Nauman Niaz

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Cricket analyst and broadcaster Dr Nauman Niaz described India’s performance in the final as a lesson in modern T20 cricket. He pointed out how well Indian players executed their roles and adapted to the evolving demands of the format. According to Niaz, the team’s success lies in its balanced combination of fearless young players and experienced match-winners. He specifically praised players like Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya, who delivered crucial performances when it mattered most.

Sikander Bakht

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Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht used the moment to highlight issues within Pakistan cricket. He believes the team will continue to struggle in major tournaments unless deeper cultural problems are addressed. Bakht criticised the culture of favouritism and questionable selection decisions, which he feels have held Pakistan back. “We need to stop making excuses and start taking the right decisions,” he said.

Muhammad Wasim

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Former Pakistan batsman and chief selector Muhammad Wasim took a very direct stance. He said Pakistan cricket must first accept India’s superiority as a team before expecting improvement. Wasim criticised the tendency to blame losses on conspiracy theories or external factors. “Whenever India performs well or beats us, we start finding excuses,” he said. “That mindset has to change. We need to learn from our mistakes and improve.”

Mohsin Khan

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Former Pakistan head coach Mohsin Khan also praised the Indian system. He believes India’s strong emphasis on Test and red-ball cricket is helping produce players who are mentally tougher. Those players, according to him, come through a demanding system before succeeding in white-ball formats. He also pointed out that Indian players appear confident and secure, partly because the Indian cricket board provides strong financial backing and stability.