Pakistan are scared, it doesn’t matter if they come or not: Kris Srikkanth

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Kris Srikkanth has slammed the Pakistan team for their government’s decision to boycott the India group stage fixture in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.

Speaking exclusively on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth has reckoned that the Pakistan team is scared to take on India after losing to the Men In Blue thrice in three games in the recent Asia Cup 2025 campaign. 

"Empty vessels make more noise. Pakistan are scared. Now, in the U19 World Cup also they lost. So they are thinking of giving a walkover. Whether they play or not, the game is anyway a walkover for India. It does not matter if they come or not. Asia Cup, they played all the games against India," Kris Srikkanth said on the 'Cheeky Cheeka' YouTube channel.

Furthermore, Srikkanth disclosed India, England, South Africa, and Australia as his semi-final choices, adding that India and Australia are expected to reach the grand finale. While he reckoned Australia has a firepower batting line-up, they lack depth in their bowling line-up, heading into the mega event.

“I think India, England, South Africa and Australia will play the semifinals. I think the finals should be between India and Australia. They will be the closest competitor to India. If these two play the final, it will be deadly," he said.

“Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Maxwell and Green. If any two of these five get going, they have a powerhouse batting just like India, in all fairness. But there is no scope in their bowling," Srikkanth said.

“Having many all-rounders is their biggest advantage. But with no Hazlewood, all the others will get hit in India. Zampa and Hazlewood are brilliant. There is no one else who is a gun bowler," he concluded.

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