‘Let them breathe’: Yousuf mocks India, brands Amir a ‘menace’ after defeat

India’s Super 8 campaign commenced with a significant 76-run defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad. The loss severely impacted India’s net run rate, necessitating wins in their remaining matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies to keep semi-final hopes alive. This outcome also reignited Mohammad Amir’s earlier prediction of India struggling to reach the semi-finals.