Mohammad Amir Trolled For Predicting India's T20 World Cup Exit, But He Has A Point

In the high-stakes world of cricket, few things generate as much buzz as a former Pakistani fast bowler making bold predictions about the Indian cricket team. Mohammad Amir recently found himself in the crosshairs of angry fans after predicting that the Men in Blue will crash out of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 before reaching the semi-finals.

While the internet was quick to troll the veteran pacer, a closer look at India's recent performances suggests that his harsh assessment might actually hold some uncomfortable truths.

Bold Prediction That Sparked Outrage

Speaking on a Pakistani sports show, Amir was asked to pick the two teams from India's Super 8 group that would advance to the semi-finals. Without hesitation, he named South Africa and the West Indies, boldly omitting the defending champions, India.

Backlash was instant. Fans flooded social media, reminding Amir that Suryakumar Yadav’s team is currently undefeated in the tournament, having topped Group A with clinical wins over the USA, Pakistan, Namibia, and the Netherlands. Trolls accused the former pacer of bias and sensationalism. But look beyond the points table, and Amir's logic becomes harder to dismiss.

Why Mohammad Amir Actually Makes Sense

"If you see their matches, the batting collapsed in all the games, barring the Pakistan contest," Amir explained.

Mathematically, he isn't wrong. Despite their unbeaten streak, India’s top order has looked incredibly fragile during the group stages.

• The Top-Order Wobble: Against the USA, India was reduced to a shocking 77/6 before the lower-middle order staged a rescue mission.
• The Slogger Tag: A glaring issue has been the form of dynamic opener Abhishek Sharma. After scoring three consecutive ducks in the tournament, Amir brutally labeled him a "slogger" who struggles against disciplined bowling. The pacer warned that international cricket quickly exposes one-dimensional players who only look to clear the boundary.

• Middle-Order Dependency: In the match against Namibia, a solid start (104/1) quickly devolved into a massive collapse, with the team managing only 105/8 in the remaining 13 overs.

India has relied heavily on late rescue acts from players like Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. While this resilience is commendable, relying on lower-order miracles is a dangerous game to play in the knockout stages.

The Super 8 Threat

The Super 8 stage is an entirely different beast. India is grouped with South Africa and the West Indies—two teams boasting lethal pace attacks and explosive hitters. As Amir pointed out, the pressure will amplify significantly. A top-order collapse against the likes of Kagiso Rabada or Gudakesh Motie won't be as easy to recover from as it was against associate nations.

Mohammad Amir’s delivery might have been blunt, but his analysis is a necessary wake-up call for the Indian camp. Winning ugly is a trait of champion teams, but ignoring glaring top-order flaws could cost them the trophy. The Men in Blue must fix their batting woes quickly, or Amir’s trolled prediction might just become a bitter reality.