Following India's historic victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi heaped praise on Team India, saying that India's strong bench strength was the biggest reason for the victory.

Shahid Afridi reveals reason behind Team India T20 World Cup 2026 Win

India has created another major cricketing record by winning the T20 World Cup 2026. In the final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India defeated New Zealand by a wide margin to win the T20 World Cup trophy for the second consecutive time. Following this historic victory, several former Pakistani cricketers have also praised the Indian team.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi attributed India's victory to the team's strong bench strength. He said that the Indian team has such a strong squad that even those outside the playing eleven are just as capable as those on the field.

Afridi's statement goes viral

Sharing a video on his social media account, Afridi said that India played like champions throughout the tournament. He said the team's balance was excellent, and that's why India continues to win major tournaments.

He particularly praised Indian batsman Sanju Samson. Afridi said that whenever Samson got the opportunity, he batted brilliantly and put the team in a strong position.

The performance of several players was appreciated.

Afridi also praised the young Indian batsmen Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. He said that these players performed brilliantly throughout the tournament and played a key role in the team's victory. Speaking about the bowling, Afridi described Jasprit Bumrah as the backbone of the Indian team's bowling. According to him, Bumrah bowls brilliantly in all conditions – with the new ball, old ball, and at the death – and is among the best bowlers in the world.

Stability is said to be the key to success

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif also commented on India's victory. He said that the biggest reason for India's success is the stability and consistency within the team. Indian players are accustomed to playing in big matches and perform well under pressure. Latif also said that unlike India, Pakistani cricket is characterized by constant change and instability, which affects the team's performance.

After this historic victory of India, cricket legends from all over the world are praising the Indian team and calling it the result of strong team combination and excellent performance.