On Cricbuzz, former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel expressed surprise at Pakistan’s elimination from the group round.
He underlined that the team’s performances on the international scene have been significantly impacted by the lack of a systematic strategy for winning important competitions.
Pakistan’s performance in Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan’s tournament performance was marred by defeats in Group A against New Zealand and India. Because of this, they were the first team to be eliminated from the competition early. Their exit was sealed when New Zealand defeated Bangladesh, sealing semi-final berths for India and the Black Caps while sending Pakistan and Bangladesh home.
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Expert advice Patel’s critique of Pakistan’s cricket standards
Patel slammed that Pakistan qualified for the tournament only because they are the host nation, and not because of their performances in ICC rankings.
“Pakistan were not in the top eight when the ranking came in for the Champions Trophy,” he stated. Only because they are hosting this tournament do they qualify. This comment highlights his concern regarding Pakistani cricket’s declining standard. You’re
Common concerns Patel’s concerns about Pakistani cricket are shared by Karthik. Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who was also part of the Cricbuzz discussion, echoed similar sentiments.
He emphasized the increasing internal issues in the Pakistan camp, hinting that these problems have begun to reflect in their on-field performances.
According to Karthik, “they got to see the changes that need to be made, even if that means letting go of a few senior players.” You’re
Aftermath
Pakistan’s disappointing campaign and potential consequences
In their first ICC tournament on home soil in 29 years, Pakistan failed to advance past the group stage. This has resulted in reports of head coach Aaqib Javed being sacked just three months into his tenure after the debacle.
Pakistan joins an unfortunate group of defending champions who have lost in the Champions Trophy group stage.