Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has come under fire after his bold prediction that “India will not enter the semi-finals” of the T20 World Cup 2026 backfired. India beat West Indies by five wickets in a crucial Super 8 clash to book a place in the semi-finals, proving Amir wrong.After India’s qualification, Amir was widely trolled on social media. However, while his prediction did not come true, the former pacer pointed to what he described as a controversial moment which he said could have changed the outcome of the match.
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The incident occurred in the 12th over of West Indies’ innings when Shimron Hetmyer tried to hit Jasprit Bumrah but was caught by Sanju Samson. Umpire Chris Gaffaney immediately upheld Bumrah’s appeal. Hetmyer opted for a review and the records suggested there was contact with the bat, although both the batter and the West Indies fielder seemed unconvinced.On the Pakistani show Haarna Mana Hai, Amir said he believed the release was questionable.“I feel Hetmyer’s dismissal was controversial. I don’t think he was out. Had he stayed there a bit longer and the score reached 220-230, India would have been out today,” he said.Amir also acknowledged Sanju Samson’s match-winning 97 off 50 balls and described it as exceptional, but claimed that India’s overall performance was unconvincing.“You said you proved me wrong. Look where the credit is, it should be given. Sanju Samson played the best innings of his life. I have seen his knocks in the IPL and other matches, but this innings – and that too in a do-or-die, knockout game – was special,” Amir said.“But if I analyze it purely from a cricketing point of view, India is not playing good cricket overall. I keep telling you – just look at the way they are fielding. They drop three to four catches and fumble in the field. Every other bowler is getting hit except for Bumrah. India is playing on the power of one bowler,” added the former Pakistan fast bowler.
