He suffered a crushing 76 run defeat India In Super 8 T20 World Cup 2026 in hand South Africa transcending the confines of the pitch, igniting a fiery cross-border war of words. Former batting maestro of Pakistan Muhammad Yusuf On 22 February 2026, he took to social media to mock the Indian team’s performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Yousuf particularly emphasized the psychological impact of the former pacer Mohammad Amirwho criticized the Indian side from the television studios.
Mohammad Amir predicts that India will not reach the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026
The friction started long before the first ball was bowled in Ahmedabad, fueled by Amir’s appearances on various talk shows questioning the technical depth of India’s new-look top order. Amir caused a huge controversy with his tagging Indian sensation Abhishek Sharma has been identified as ‘just drunk’ an allegation out of character for high-pressure ICC matches, prompting scathing remarks from Indian legends Harbhajan Singh.
Furthermore, Amir boldly predicted that South Africa are the superior tactical side and that India are unlikely to qualify for the semi-finals. T20 World Cup 2026. As India’s batting line-up crumbled for just 111 runs in the Super 8 opener, Amir’s criticism haunted the hosts, vindication for the former Pakistani educator and providing the perfect ammunition for Yousuf to taunt online.
In a post that went viral across the subcontinent, Yousuf raved about the accuracy of Amir’s “reading” of the game and portrayed him as a “threat” that would not allow the Indian team to find peace. Yousuf used his platform to highlight that Indian players are currently “under fire” from both their own fans and foreign critics, proving that the psychological pressure of the “studio” is as effective as a bowling attack on any pitch.
“Oye @iamamirofficial, you’re a threat! You tormented India on the field and now you’re beating them from the studio. Let them breathe, they’re already under fire. Finalists South Africa pick up where they left off last T20 World Cup. Great side! Top order stumbles but lower order delivered.” Yusuf said.
oops @iamamirofficialyou threaten! You hurt #India on the field, and now you are ringing them from the studio. Let them breathe, they are already under fire. South Africa, who reached the final, continued from where they left off #T20WorldCup. A great party! Most ordered…
— Muhammad Yusif (@yousaf1788) February 22, 2026
Apart from trolling, Yusif’s comment also sheds light on the professional clinic of the South African side. He noted that despite a difficult start in which the Proteas were reeling at 20/3, their lower order showed the resilience India lacked. The mention of South Africa as ‘finalists’ maintaining their momentum serves as a bitter reminder to the Indian camp that their quest to defend the title is now in serious jeopardy, with the remaining games Zimbabwe and West India now serving as a virtual quarterfinal.
