The world's number 1 T20 team is afraid, it is always afraid of losing, this controversial statement has been given by former New Zealand cricketer and veteran commentator Ian Smith. Ian Smith said that the Indian team is not able to win big tournaments because it has a fear of failure somewhere inside it.

Ian Smith said, 'Fear of failure in sports is a big thing. Pressure is a big thing. Knowing how to play under pressure on big occasions is a big thing. I don't think any other team would be under as much pressure as the Indian cricket team is under.'

Has not won the World Cup since 2011

It is possible that Ian Smith is giving this statement because Team India has not won any ICC World Cup in the last 13 years. Team India failed to win the T20 World Cup in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022. Apart from this, it could not become champion in the 2015, 2019 and 2023 ODI World Cups.

Last year, Team India was also defeated by Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup at home. However, now Team India has a chance to silence Ian Smith. By winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team can end its World Cup drought.

Smith also said a big thing about Pant

Ian Smith also made a big statement on Rishabh Pant. Smith believes that it would be too early to compare Rishabh Pant with Adam Gilchrist. Smith said, 'Rishabh Pant has made a strong comeback after the road accident and he is looking in great form. Pant can support any player well, be it Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma.

Therefore, the decision to send him at number three is correct because I believe that in limited overs cricket, your best player should get a chance to face more balls.'

Therefore, the decision to send him at number three is correct because I believe that in limited overs cricket, your best player should get a chance to face more balls.'