Pakistan's disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked emotional reactions from their fans and former cricketers. The team's failure to win a single match in their home campaign marked the first time when the hosts endured a winless run in the tournament since its rebrand in 2002. Wasim Akram, the legendary former captain and bowling great, launched a furious rant aimed at Mohammad Rizwan's men, suggesting a complete overhaul of the side. Akram stated that Pakistan need to let go of the underperforming stars and bring in youngsters to prepare for the next year's T20 World Cup.

Akram's remarks were met with criticism from another former skipper, Shahid Afridi. Afridi acknowledged that it's normal to “get carried away” after defeats, but he questioned Akram's remark about dropping some of Pakistan's stars altogether. Afridi asked if there are 6-7 players on the bench who can replace the current team members, and if they have been groomed in the academies. He also highlighted that dropping big names could lead to criticism if the results don't go their way. The Champions Trophy exit has raised concerns about the team's performance, and the PCB will need to take bold steps to address the issues. The team's pace unit has been a major concern, and it remains to be seen how they will bounce back from this setback.

The debate among former cricketers has sparked a discussion about the future of Pakistan's cricket team. While some agree that a major overhaul is needed, others believe that the team needs to stick with the current players and give them a chance to prove themselves. The team's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand will be a crucial test for Rizwan's men, and it remains to be seen how they will perform. The series is scheduled to start on March 16, and it will be interesting to see how the team responds to the criticism they have faced.

Here are the match scores from the Champions Trophy 2025:

• India won by 6 wickets (with 45 balls remaining) against Pakistan
• Zimbabwe won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) against Ireland
• U.S.A. won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) against Oman
• Pakistan HKG won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) against DLSWC

The tournament has been a mixed bag for teams, with some surprising results and upsets. Pakistan's early exit has been a major talking point, and it remains to be seen how they will bounce back from this setback.

The team's player statistics have also been a concern, with some players failing to perform consistently. The PCB will need to take a closer look at the team's performance and make necessary changes to ensure that they are competitive in the upcoming tournaments. The team's ranking has also been affected by their poor performance, and they will need to work hard to regain their position in the ICC rankings.