‘India Wouldn’t Have Qualified’: Amir’s Statement Fuels Controversy After Super 8 Win

New Delhi: Team India has reached the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2026, and this victory has brought former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir into controversy again. Aamir had already claimed that "India will not reach the semi-finals," but India proved him completely wrong by winning by 5 wickets in the deciding Super 8 match against West Indies. There was a lot of trolling of Aamir on social media. He was being made fun of in memes, videos, and comments.

What did Aamir say on the controversial decision?

In his Pakistani show 'Harna Mana Hai', Aamir said that the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer in the 12th over of the West Indies innings was absolutely controversial. Hetmyer was caught by Samson on the ball of Jasprit Bumrah, the umpire immediately gave him out; it remained out even on review. But Aamir said, "I think Hetmyer was not out." If he had stayed a little longer and the score had reached 220-230, India would have been out today." What he clearly meant was that if that decision had not been taken, the course of the match would have changed.

Did he praise Samson's innings?

Aamir praised Samson's innings of 97 runs in 50 balls. He said, "Credit should be given where it is due." Samson played the best innings of his career, that too in a knockout match. I have seen him in IPL and other matches, but this one was amazing."But then he took a jibe at Team India. He said, "From a cricket point of view, India is not playing good cricket overall." Look at the fielding - 3-4 catches were missed, and there were fumbles in the field. Apart from Bumrah, every bowler is being beaten. The team is dependent on just one bowler."

Why did Aamir stick to it even after trolling?

Fans are happy with India's victory, but they also get angry after hearing comments like Aamir's. First, the prediction he made also proved wrong; now they are talking about a controversial decision. Such statements keep coming in cricket, especially when there is a match between neighboring countries. But after victory it all seems more fun. Now all eyes are on the semi-finals – will Team India return home after winning the trophy this time?