'India can only lose to itself': Yuzvendra Chahal makes BIG statement on T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: Team India's experienced spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been away from international cricket for quite some time. Chahal was part of the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, but he didn't get a chance to play in a single match. Chahal's last international match was against West Indies in August 2023.

Talking to the media, Chahal revealed secrets related to his career. Chahal openly shared his views on everything from social media trolling to retirement plans, India's strengths in the T20 World Cup, team combination, and the role of young players. Chahal's statements appeared confident and positive regarding the team's future.

What did Chahal say about trolling?

The 35-year-old Yuzvendra Chahal said that he doesn't get bothered much by trolling, but it hurts him when people drag in other people's names and make personal comments. He believes that such things shouldn't be given too much importance and the focus should only be on cricket.

Regarding retirement rumors, Yuzvendra Chahal clarified that he wants to play for another 5-6 years. According to him, as long as he enjoys playing on the field and has the passion for it, he will continue playing cricket.

What did Chahal say about T20 World Cup 2026?

Chahal made a big statement regarding the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. "India can only lose to itself; no other team has the ability to defeat us," Yuzvendra Chahal said.

He said that the team has a great balance of experience and youthful energy. Chahal called Jasprit Bumrah the world's number one bowler and Hardik Pandya the team's most important all-rounder. Chahal also described Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma as aggressive players who are giving new energy to the team.

What did he say about Kohli and Rohit?

Yuzvendra Chahal believes that every player has their time. Even without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the Indian T20 team looks in great form because experienced players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav are leading the team.

Yuzvendra Chahal believes that captaincy doesn't make much of a difference. Players should focus on their game. He suggested that India could field three spinners on some pitches, and this strategy could be particularly effective against Pakistan. Chahal described Shivam Dube as Team India's 'unsung hero,' saying that he is consistently making important contributions to the team with both bat and ball without attracting much attention.