Social media erupted in laughter and jabs as Indian cricket fans turned their guns on Mohammad Amir after India’s dominant Super-8 performance propelled them into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. The ex-Pakistani speedster had confidently declared on television that India was out of contention for the semis, a statement he hammered home repeatedly in the lead-up to the crucial games.
The turning point came in Kolkata where India outclassed West Indies by five wickets. Facing 196, the Men in Blue stumbled at 199/5, but Sanju Samson’s explosive 97 not out – laced with 12 boundaries and four massive sixes off just 50 deliveries – ensured a famous chase in 19.2 overs. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan set the platform before middle-order wobbles, but Samson’s heroics overshadowed it all, earning him the match accolade.
Fans didn’t hold back, flooding Amir’s mentions with advice to mend his own backyard. ‘Fix your team before fixing opinions on ours,’ quipped one viral post, while others dug up his 2010 spot-fixing controversy for extra sting. Pakistan’s early exit only amplified the trolling, turning Amir’s prediction into a punchline.
Looking ahead, India faces England in the semifinals at Wankhede on March 5. This victory underscores India’s depth and resilience, proving critics wrong while delighting a billion fans. The online roast serves as a fun prelude to what promises to be an electrifying knockout battle.