Rare Video: Pakistani Legend Praises India After WC Win!

India became the most successful team in the history of T20 format by winning the T20 World Cup, three times. This was largely due to the excellent performance by the team in the World Cup final last night.

It is not very common to see a former Pakistani cricketer openly praising India’s cricket system, but that is exactly what happened after India’s recent success at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar surprised many fans with his strong appreciation of India’s approach to team building and management. Speaking about India’s victory, Akhtar said the triumph was not just about players but about the system working effectively.

According to him, India’s policy won, India’s system won and India’s merit won. He specifically praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for selecting players purely on merit rather than reputation or seniority.

Akhtar also pointed out the bold transition the team management made by moving forward without senior stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the current setup. According to him, the willingness to take tough decisions for the future of the team played a key role in the title winning campaign.

At the same time, he appreciated the respect shown toward senior players. Akhtar noted that during the celebrations, former captains came together, stood alongside the team and celebrated the victory collectively, reflecting unity within Indian cricket.

His remarks quickly went viral on social media, with many fans saying it is rare to see a Pakistani cricket legend openly acknowledge India’s cricket structure and decision making.