Following Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India, former star batter Mohammad Yousuf strongly reacted and said the Mohammad Yousuf Pakistan defeat India reaction reflects deep concerns about the direction of the national team.
Pakistan suffered a 61-run loss to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, sparking debate among former players and fans about performance and management.
“Darkest phase in our cricket,” says Yousuf
Speaking after the match, Yousuf said the Mohammad Yousuf Pakistan defeat India reaction highlights what he called one of the darkest periods in Pakistan cricket. He expressed sorrow over the team’s performance and said that incompetent officials must be removed from key roles.
He stressed that unless political interference and personal agendas end, Pakistan will struggle to rebuild a competitive side.
He added that unless political interference and personal agendas are eliminated, Pakistan cannot rebuild a strong team like in the past.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yousuf said the time of senior players such as Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan may be over in the T20 format. He urged selectors to bring in new performers to rebuild the squad.
The comments come amid growing criticism of team management and selection policies after the disappointing campaign.

