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Pakistan's early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters with his position being held under scrutiny. Hosts Pakistan, which got the opportunity to host an ICC tournament after a long gap of 29 years, was knocked out of the tournament in a matter of just 5 days leaving the fans of supporters of the team massively disappointed. The cricket community is shocked and upset with the team's performance, and many are questioning the team selection and strategies employed by the coaching staff.
National Assembly Opposition Leader and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) politician Omar Ayub expressed his disappointment with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and demanded the post. Following the Green Brigade's exit from the ongoing marquee event, National Assembly Omar Ayub, while speaking to the media on Tuesday, blamed Mohsin Naqvi for the team's poor performance in the ongoing competition and requested the management to remove him from his position following "repeated failures." The team's dismal performance has sparked a heated debate about the future of Pakistan cricket and the need for drastic changes in the team's leadership and coaching staff.
Pakistan's dreadful run in the ICC events continued after the defending champions lost two games on the trot in the group stage against New Zealand and India. The Men in Green needed a favour from Bangladesh to stage a victory over New Zealand. However, on Monday, the relentless Kiwis took the Tigers down with a five-wicket win in Rawalpindi to seal their trip to the semi-finals with India. The match scores were as follows:
- Pakistan vs New Zealand: New Zealand won by 6 wickets
- Pakistan vs India: India won by 6 wickets
- Bangladesh vs New Zealand: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Pakistan's last group-stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 is against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Rawalpindi. This match would be a dead rubber as both teams have already been knocked out of the tournament. The team's coach, Aaqib Javed, has defended the team selection, saying that the squad was chosen on merit, but the performances haven’t matched expectations. He also pointed out that the absence of key players made a significant difference, particularly in high-stakes matches. The team's statistics are as follows:
- Matches played: 3
- Matches won: 0
- Matches lost: 3
The Champions Trophy 2025 has been a disappointing tournament for Pakistan, and the team's early exit has sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny. The team's inability to perform under pressure has raised concerns about their preparedness and mental toughness, and many are calling for a thorough review of the team's training and coaching methods. The tournament schedule is as follows:
- Group stage: February 20 - March 5
- Semi-finals: March 7-8
- Final: March 10
- Pakistan: 7th
- India: 1st
- New Zealand: 2nd
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