Trending:Mexico drug lord killedMar-a-lago shootingModi to visit IsraelT20 World CupIran-US tensionsManipuri film Boong wins Baftaadvertisement'Broke India’s pride': Pakistan greats Akhtar, Saqlain praise South Africa for 'exposing' Suryakumar Yadav & CoFirstCricket Staff • February 23, 2026, 08:27:18 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitteradvertisementFormer Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and Umar Gul said South Africa broke India’s pride after a 76-run win over the defending champions in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleIndia's semi-final chances have taken a big hit after the heavy defeat against South Africa. Image: AFP/YTFormer Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and Umar Gul believe that South Africa “broke India’s pride” and exposed the defending champions in their Super 8 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India suffered a heavy 76-run defeat against South Africa, failing to chase 188 and getting bowled out for just 111 in 18.5 overs. It was India’s first loss of the tournament and it has now made their road to the semi-finals very difficult. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADT20 World Cup 2026: News | Schedule | Results | Points TablePakistan legends slam India after Super 8 loss Saqlain Mushtaq praised South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram for his smart leadership and planning.
