Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has made bold predictions for the T20 World Cup 2026, taking a shot at Australian bowler Pat Cummins. The tournament is set to start on February 7, and Rashid’s statements hint at an exciting clash between the underdog teams and the well-established ones in Cricket.
Rashid Khan makes waves with Pat Cummins comment during T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final predictions
In an interview with Sports Tak on January 30, Rashid was asked to select his four semi-finalists for the upcoming World Cup. He created a buzz by omitting Australia from his list, directly responding to a previous comment made by Cummins during the 2024 World Cup.
“Aapko last 2024 World Cup ka yaad hai? Ek interview thi jahan kisine ek team ka naam liya tha aur kaha baaki aap teen ka daal dein (You remember the 2024 World Cup? There was an interview where someone named one team and told to add the other three),” Rashid said, according to Sportskeeda.
When Cummins was asked to name his top four teams back then, he famously stated: “Definitely Australia, and then you can choose whichever [other three] you want to… I don’t care. You can pick.” Rashid’s choice to leave Australia out reflects Afghanistan’s growing confidence, especially after they eliminated Australia in the 2024 tournament, reaching their first semi-final.
Rashid Khan’s top 4 semi-finalist predictions for T20 World Cup 2026
Rashid named four teams that he believes have the best chance of reaching the semi-finals based on their talent and strategy throughout the 55-match tournament. He predicts that India, Afghanistan, South Africa, and England will make it to the final four. He remarked that India, the current champions led by Suryakumar Yadav, are favorites to succeed at home. Rashid is also confident about his team’s ability to compete against stronger nations. He sees South Africa as a certain qualifier from their group and praised England for their consistent performance under pressure. Rashid emphasized that while they remember their historic run in 2024, the current competitive landscape makes every match unpredictable.
