Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir reignited controversy by reiterating his bold prediction that India will crash out of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, backing South Africa and West Indies to advance from Group 1.
Amir’s Unfiltered Critique
On the ‘Haarna Mana Hai’ show, Amir dismissed India’s unbeaten group stage run, claiming their batting collapsed everywhere except against Pakistan. “South Africa and West Indies are playing complete cricket,” he argued, unfazed by backlash. Facing trolling for labeling Abhishek Sharma a “slogger,” Amir shrugged: “Pahunche ya na pahunche final mein, mera kya lena dena? (Whether they reach finals or not, what do I care?).”
Context of Super 8 Showdown
India faces SA (Feb 22, Ahmedabad), Zimbabwe (Feb 26, Chennai), and WI (Mar 1, Kolkata) in a group blending firepower and surprises. Amir’s jibe follows Pakistan’s 61-run loss to India, amplifying rivalry ahead of their own must-win clashes.
Fan & Media Firestorm
Social media erupted with Indian fans countering Amir’s take, citing Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership and home advantage. Yet Amir stands firm, predicting exposure of batting frailties under Super 8 pressure.
