Pakistan's return to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy after 29 years ended in disappointment. The team couldn't secure a single win and finished at the bottom of Group A. Their final match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was abandoned due to rain, leaving both teams winless in the tournament. The tournament began with a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi. This was followed by a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India in Dubai, where Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 guided India to victory. Captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged the high expectations and expressed disappointment in the team's performance. He emphasized the need to learn from their mistakes before their upcoming tour to New Zealand. This tournament marked Pakistan's first time hosting a global cricket event since 1996, adding to the weight of their underwhelming performance. The early exit has led to widespread discontent among supporters, with some fans in Karachi reportedly requesting to c...
Pakistan's return to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy after 29 years ended in disappointment. The team couldn't secure a single win and finished at the bottom of Group A. Their final match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was abandoned due to rain, leaving both teams winless in the tournament. The tournament began with a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi. This was followed by a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India in Dubai, where Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 guided India to victory. Captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged the high expectations and expressed disappointment in the team's performance. He emphasized the need to learn from their mistakes before their upcoming tour to New Zealand. This tournament marked Pakistan's first time hosting a global cricket event since 1996, adding to the weight of their underwhelming performance. The early exit has led to widespread discontent among supporters, with some fans in Karachi reportedly requesting to c...