Uthappa, Pathan Back Red-Hot India to End T20 World Cup Host Curse

• Former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Irfan Pathan believe India can win the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, breaking the 18-year "host curse."
• No host nation has ever won the T20 World Cup; India will be both hosts and defending champions in 2026.
• Uthappa, a 2007 T20 WC winner, highlights team unity and collective desire, citing India's 2011 ODI World Cup win as precedent.
• India has a strong recent T20I record under Suryakumar Yadav, winning 29 of 38 matches and the recent Asia Cup.
• Pathan emphasizes the team's quality and depth, stating India has a "great chance to defend the title" if they execute their skills.

Why It Matters: Experts Uthappa and Pathan are confident India can break the T20 World Cup host curse in 2026.