Ashwin Expresses Doubts on India Women's T20 World Cup Chances
Published June 15, 2026
Despite a dominant victory over Pakistan, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns regarding the India Women's team's prospects in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, citing perceived weaknesses compared to top contenders.
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The India Women's cricket team kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 64-run victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening Group A fixture at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After posting a competitive total of 170 for six batting first, India's bowlers dismissed Pakistan for just 106, securing a comfortable win. However, this commanding performance has not swayed everyone regarding India's overall tournament aspirations.
Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, offered a cautious assessment of Harmanpreet Kaur's side, expressing significant doubts about their ability to go deep into the competition. Ashwin highlighted what he sees as a lack of squad depth and power-hitting capabilities within the Indian lineup, particularly when compared to cricketing powerhouses like Australia and England.
Ashwin's comments suggest that while India might be strong enough to overcome teams such as Pakistan, they could face considerable challenges when pitted against the sport's elite. His analysis points to a potential disparity in resources and batting firepower that he believes could hinder India's chances of lifting the trophy in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, despite their promising start.