Mohammad Yousuf links Pakistan cricket decline to 2021 T20 World Cup win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf identifies the 2021 T20 World Cup victory against India as the turning point for the national team's subsequent struggles. Yousuf states that the 10-wicket win in Dubai fostered an environment of player entitlement and arrogance, replacing the necessary humility required for sustained success. He further notes that an internal power struggle for the captaincy negatively impacted the dressing room atmosphere. This analysis arrives as the Pakistan team faces a difficult period, characterized by seven consecutive away Test defeats in SENA countries and ongoing management challenges. While Yousuf focuses on team culture, other observers highlight that the PCB's frequent changes to leadership and coaching staff contributed to the instability. The team continues to navigate a turbulent period, recently undergoing a mid-tour overhaul during their series in England.
- •Mohammad Yousuf cites the 2021 T20 World Cup win over India as the start of Pakistan's decline.
- •Entitlement and internal battles for the captaincy reportedly damaged the team's professional culture.
- •Pakistan has lost seven consecutive Test matches in SENA countries.
- •The PCB rotated through three permanent captains in two years following the 2021 victory.
- •Yousuf supported the PCB's decision to send seven players home during the tour of England.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'Victory vs India in 2021 damaged us': Mohammad Yousuf reveals what led to Pakistan cricket's downfall
"With Pakistan cricket continuing to suffer new lows, former star batter Mohammad Yousuf reveals what has caused this downfall.
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