Shahid Afridi makes bold claim on India’s chances at T20 World Cup

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, November 1

After India’s debacle against Pakistan in the opening match against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup, the Men in Blue were expected to bounce back against New Zealand at the marquee event.

However, India suffered another humiliating defeat as they could only manage 110/7. None of the batters got going against the Kiwis whereas Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi starred with the ball.  

In reply, New Zealand ended the match with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. With this, India have only a solitary victory over the New Zealanders in ICC events, which came during the 2003 ODI World Cup, in South Africa.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has made a bold claim on India’s chances going ahead.

He tweeted saying, “India still have an outside chance of qualifying for semis but with how they have played their two big games in the event, it will be nothing but a miracle to see them qualify. @T20WorldCup.”

Mohammad Amir came out in support of the Indian team and urged everyone not to abuse the players and their family.

“I still believe  India is a best team  its just  a matter  of having  good time  or bad time but abusing player’s and their  family is such a shame don’t forget end of the day it’s just a game of cricket,” he tweeted.