India, Feb. 28 -- Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is doubling down on his predictions, once again reiterating that India wouldn't qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team won the contest against Zimbabwe by 72 runs; hence, the upcoming Group 1 Super 8s match against the West Indies will be a do-or-die affair, with the winner progressing to the last-four stage. Before the Super 8s even began, Amir made a bold prediction, saying India wouldn't make it to the semi-finals because South Africa and the West Indies were playing better cricket than them.

Amir's prediction came one step closer to fulfilment after India lost against South Africa by 76 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The left...