Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 Exit Sparks Controversy and Reflection
Pakistan's journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has come to a disappointing end, with the team being eliminated even before their final group-stage match against Bangladesh. Under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, the team struggled against top contenders like India and New Zealand, resulting in back-to-back defeats. The poor performance led to widespread criticism from fans and experts alike, questioning the team's strategy, mindset, and overall preparation.
However, one of the biggest talking points following Pakistan's early exit has been the response from interim head coach Aaqib Javed. Reports surfaced suggesting that Javed had harshly criticized the team’s batters for their underwhelming performances. Some media outlets even claimed that he scolded and abused the players in frustration. However, Javed himself denied these allegations, firmly stating that he does not believe in such coaching methods.
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"I don't scold the players at all," Javed clarified in a pre-match press conference ahead of the Bangladesh clash. "In our culture, the teacher scolds, beats, the coach scolds, and abuses. I don't believe in this. I respect players. You can help them, guide them, and make them practice. But I am not someone who will scold or abuse them."
Javed also addressed Pakistan's ongoing struggles with their scoring rate, which has been a major concern throughout the tournament. He pointed out that the team has often failed to set realistic targets based on match conditions. Comparing their performance to past tournaments, he highlighted how Pakistan has sometimes struggled to even reach 120 runs in T20s, making it unrealistic to expect scores of 250 in ODIs.
Beyond the players' performances, Javed also emphasized the importance of stability within Pakistan cricket. He pointed out that frequent changes in the cricket board and team management have led to a lack of consistency, making long-term success difficult to achieve. "We always compare our players to other teams, but we should also compare our cricket board. Until there is consistency in policies, it will always be difficult for Pakistan cricket to progress," he added.
As Pakistan gears up for their final group-stage match against Bangladesh, fans and analysts are left reflecting on what went wrong in this campaign. With significant changes likely on the horizon, the question remains—will Pakistan cricket finally find the stability and structure it needs to compete at the highest level?
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