Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a dig at the Indian cricket team for not living up to their reputation despite having a large pool of talent and resources at their disposal. Vaughan pointed out that the Indian team have not been able to get their hands on any global trophy since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Vaughan made the remark while talking in a Fox Sports panel discussion during the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Vaughan posed a question at former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh while poking fun at the Indian team.
"Do you think, in terms of cricket, India are one of the most underachieving sports teams in the world," Vaughan asked Waugh.
Waugh tried not to say anything controversial and asked the same question of Vaughan to which he replied, “They haven't won much in recent times. I think they are (an underachieving side). They don't win anything. When was the last time they won something? With all the talent they have, all the skill-set (they should have achieved more).”
Meanwhile, Vaughan stressed the fact that India were magnificent on their last two tours of Australia. However, he feels that India falter in the big games.
"They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere," he added.
"They're a good team. They have got plenty of talent but with all the talent they have and the resources they have, I just don't think they win."
India lost to South Africa by an innings and 32 runs in the Centurion Test after a horror show on Day 3 with the bat. They will have a chance to level the series at Newlands, Cape Town in the second Test starting January 2, 2024.
After the South Africa tour, India’s next big test will be against England. The Ben Stokes-led England will tour India for a five-match Test series starting January 25 in Hyderabad.
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