Former Indian legend takes a dig at Michael Vaughan over T20 World Cup schedule claims

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has rebuked Michael Vaughan's criticism of the T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, which the former England captain claimed favored India.

Vaughan's remarks came after Afghanistan faced South Africa in the semi-final in Trinidad and Tobago, with their preparations hindered by a four-hour flight delay. 

"So Afghanistan qualified for the WC semi, winning in St Vincent on Monday night. 4 hr flight delay on Tues to Trinidad so no time to practice or get accustomed to a new venue. utter lack of respect to players, I am afraid," Vaughan posted on X.

Shastri, responding days after India clinched the T20 World Cup title, questioned Vaughan's authority on the matter, highlighting England's semi-final loss to India. 

"Michael Vaughan can say what he wants. Nobody in India cares. Let him sort out the England team first. He should give advice on what happened to the England team in the semifinal. India are used to lifting Cups. I know England have won twice, but India have won four times. I don't think Michael's lifted a Cup ever. So think twice. He is a colleague of mine, but that's my answer to him," Shastri said.

India secured their second T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final. Their first T20 World Cup title came in 2007 when they triumphed over Pakistan.