'Win against India damaged us a lot': Yousuf explains Pakistan cricket's decline
Pakistan had never beaten India in a World Cup before that match in 2021. Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 68, while Mohammad Rizwan made 79 not out as Pakistan chased down 152 without losing a wicket. The win was celebrated as a historic moment for Pakistan cricket. However, Yousuf believes the victory also changed the mindset of the players and played a role in the team's decline in the years that…
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has attributed Pakistan's current cricket crisis to their memorable 10-wicket victory over India during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. This win marked Pakistan's first-ever triumph against India in a World Cup. Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 68, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 79 not out as Pakistan chased down India's 152 without conceding a wicket.
Yousuf believes that the players were overconfident as a result of this victory, which impacted their performance in subsequent matches. He explained that the players forgot to stay humble and respectful, leading to various issues affecting Pakistan cricket. Yousuf emphasized that players should take responsibility for their performances instead of merely focusing on becoming the team captain.
Pakistan's performance has been dire in recent years, with the team failing to make an impact in major tournaments like the T20 World Cup final in 2022 and the Asia Cup final. Yousuf also highlighted the discontent amongst players who were eager to vie for the captaincy role. He supported the PCB's decision to send seven players back to Pakistan mid-series, stating that the team's reputation had been damaged.
Yousuf acknowledged that the problem was not limited to the England series, as the team has consistently underperformed in various formats.
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