Reacting to India winning 2024 T20 World Cup following their seven-run win over South Africa in the final, ex-Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar said, "Congratulations to India." He stated India should have won 2023 World Cup as well. "Rohit has corrected the mistake he made in 2023 World Cup final," he stated. Notably, Australia beat India in 2023 World Cup final.