‘Not sure they will go very far’: Ashwin’s bold verdict after India beat Pakistan

Ravichandran Ashwin expressed doubts about India’s T20 World Cup 2026 prospects despite a dominant win over Pakistan. He cited a lack of power-hitting depth compared to rivals like Australia and England. The article highlights Smriti Mandhana’s crucial 68, Richa Ghosh’s explosive 34*, and Deepti Sharma’s historic 5/10 haul, which secured a 64-run victory.