India have ruined cricket: Shoaib Akhtar slams India after historic T20 World Cup win India’s victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup final sparked global reactions, particularly from Pakistan, where former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar controversially accused the team of “ruining cricket.” The match, held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw India dominate New Zealand by 96 runs to claim their third T20 World Cup title. While most cricket experts praised India’s flawless performance, Akhtar criticized the team on the Tapmad show Game On Hai, comparing their dominance to a “rich kid” overpowering a neighborhood game. Akhtar argued that India’s strategy of repeatedly advancing teams from the same pool has diluted the competition. “Out of eight teams, they keep four, and out of those four they call three again and move forward, and then they say, ‘See, I’ve won.’ They have ruined cricket entirely,” he said. This marked a sharp contrast to his earlier comments, where he had expressed hope for New Zealand’s victory “for cricket’s sake.” Before the final, Akhtar acknowledged the pressure India faced due to their massive fan base but still hoped New Zealand could win. “I see India as the winner out of all this, but for cricket’s sake, it’s high time New Zealand won this World Cup,” he had said. Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged India’s success, crediting coach Gautam Gambhir for fostering trust among players during tough moments. He emphasized that such support can be pivotal in major tournaments. India’s triumph marked a historic milestone, as they became the first team to defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title, the first to win three T20 World Cups, and the first to lift the trophy on home soil.#india #gautam_gambhir #narendra_modis_stadium #shoaib_akhtar #tapmad_show_game_on_hai
