Over the past 8-9 months. Pakistani officials have shifted their stance and have accused India of being behind each terror attack.

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan no longer commands the fear it did in the 1990s, especially against India. Shahid Afridi called for dropping senior players, which angered Shadab Khan, who reminded critics they also never beat India in World Cups.

Former Pakistan coach Mohammad Yousuf has claimed that arrogance crept into the team after their historic 2021 T20 World Cup win over India. This after Shadab Khan defended senior players amid criticism following Pakistan’s heavy loss to India in T20 World Cup 2026,

Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his assertion that he mediated between India and Pakistan during a military standoff in May 2025, a claim New Delhi has consistently rejected, maintaining that it does not accept third-party mediation.

Donald Trump says he threatened 200% tariffs to halt India-Pakistan fighting; India reiterates no third-party mediation in ceasefire.

The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali hit back at Shadab Khan for the all-rounder's pointed remark about former Pakistan cricketers. Shadab's claim that none of the former Pakistan players criticising the current side had managed to beat India in a World Cup has sparked controversy.

US President has reiterated claims that he had singlehandedly averted nuclear war between India and Pakistan as he led a Board of Peace meeting. His oft-repeated claim included fresh details on Thursday — including assertions that 11 “very expensive ...