Former Pakistan Player Claims India “Don’t Take Us Seriously” After World Cup Defeat
Former Pakistan cricket star claims India no longer takes his team seriously after T20 World Cup loss.
A former Pakistan cricketer has made a bold claim about the shifting dynamics of the India‑Pakistan cricket rivalry following his country’s 61‑run defeat to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. Mohammad Amir said that the current Indian team no longer regards Pakistan with the same seriousness it once did — a statement that has triggered debate among cricket fans and pundits.
India’s victory on February 15 marked one of the most comprehensive wins over Pakistan in T20 World Cup history, with India posting a strong total and bowling Pakistan out for 114. The win extended India’s dominance in the tournament against their arch‑rivals, with India now leading Pakistan 8–1 in T20 World Cup head‑to‑head matches.
Reflecting on the defeat, Amir — a former fast bowler who played for Pakistan in earlier eras — said that the psychological edge in India‑Pakistan clashes has shifted dramatically. “In the 1990s, they had the fear of losing to Pakistan. Now, India don’t take us seriously,” he said, adding that India’s players now barely celebrate Pakistan’s dismissals or rare successes.
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Amir’s comments echoed a broader sentiment of concern among some former Pakistani players about their team’s current performance and stature in world cricket. Pakistan’s top order struggled in the match, and despite individual efforts against other teams in the tournament, critics argue that the side has lacked the confidence and execution needed to compete consistently at the highest level.
The remarks have sparked discussion in cricketing circles about the historic rivalry between the two South Asian nations. Once considered one of the fiercest matchups in all of sport, recent results have tilted heavily in India’s favour, prompting analysis of tactical approaches, team composition and development pathways in both cricketing systems.
While Pakistan’s campaign continues in the Super 8 stage of the World Cup, questions remain about how the team will respond to criticism and whether it can regain the form and competitive spirit that characterised earlier encounters with India.
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