Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan prepared a fearless set for T20 World Cup 2026predictions that included a pointed tactical blow to the Australian pacer Pat Cummins. With the tournament starting on February 7, Rashid’s comments set the tone for a high-voltage battle between the subcontinental outsiders and the established giants of the game.
Rashid Khan makes noise with Pat Cummins pocket during T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final predictions
During an exclusive interview with Sports Tak on January 30, Rasheed was asked to name his four semi-finalists for the upcoming World Cup. In a move that instantly went viral, Rashid deliberately left Australia out of his list in direct response to a popular comment made by Pat Cummins during the 2024 edition.
“Remember the last 2024 World Cup? There was an interview where someone named one team and add three other teams,” he said. Sportskeeda reports that Rashid was quoted about this.
When Cummins was asked to name his top four teams at the time, he famously replied: “Of course Australia, then you can choose which one (the other three) you want… I don’t care. You can.” Rashid reflected this indifference in his 2026 prediction, clearly leaving the Aussies out. His subtle “dig” reflects the growing confidence of the Afghan side. Australia they were eliminated from the 2024 tournament to reach the first semi-final.
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Rashid Khan’s Top 4 Semi-Finalists Prediction for T20 World Cup 2026
Rashid named the four teams he believes have the strongest winning players and tactical depth to dominate the 55-match tournament. He predicted it India, Afghanistan, South Africa and England there will be those who advance to the final four. He pointed out that India was leading as the reigning champions Suryakumar Yadavis the favorite at home, but he is confident that his team can dominate the bigger teams. He also highlighted South Africa as a lock to qualify from their group and praised England as a side that consistently performed under pressure. Rashid stressed that the team is focusing on the competitiveness of the current game, where every team can win under any conditions, while reminiscing about their historic run in 2024.
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