You know there’s drama in cricket given the last ball thrillers, final over flourishes and furies and last ball sixes along with unexpected large scoreboards from a grimacing situation or stunning ends that often leave a contest in a tie. But there’s poor drama, sadly so, when at the end of achieving World Cup glory when one of the prime talents because of whom you actually won the World Cup is involved in a controversy that also includes the very country’s (winning nation’s) national flag.

That talent in question is Hardik Pandya and the occasion that has now become controversial involves the national flag of India.

So the big point now is- what really happened in the aftermath of India winning the mega 2026 World Cup final that is making dramatic headlines?

Complaint Filed Against Hardik Pandya Over Alleged Disrespect to Indian Flag India’s T20 World Cup celebrations have unexpectedly sparked controversy after a complaint was filed against star all-rounder Hardik Pandya for allegedly disrespecting the Indian national flag during post-match festivities.  

According to reports, the complaint was lodged by advocate Wajid Khan at the Shivaji Nagar Police Station, claiming that Pandya’s actions during the victory celebrations amounted to an insult to the Tricolour.

The incident reportedly occurred after India’s triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India had just secured the title with a dominant win over New Zealand, and the players were seen celebrating on the field with teammates, friends and family members. However, a video circulating widely on social media has now become the centre of the controversy.

In the footage, Pandya can be seen celebrating with the Indian flag draped around his body.

The complainant alleged that during the celebrations the cricketer danced with his girlfriend and later lay down on the ground while the Tricolour was still tied around his back.

Khan has argued that the act violates provisions under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which mandates that the national flag must be treated with dignity and respect. According to the complaint, using the flag in such a manner during celebrations could amount to disrespecting the symbol of the nation.