Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed disappointment after the team’s exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, finishing bottom of Group A. Injuries to key players disrupted their campaign, leading to a solitary point. Rizwan emphasized learning from mistakes and improving for the upcoming series in New Zealand.
After Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed his disappointment, stating, “We didn’t perform well, and it is disappointing for us.” The tournament, hosted in Pakistan and the UAE, concluded for the team with a washout against Bangladesh, placing them at the bottom of Group A with just one point.
Rizwan highlighted the negative impact of injuries to key players Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman on the team’s performance. He acknowledged, “The expectations are very high. We didn’t perform well, and it is disappointing for us.” He emphasized that though injuries disturbed the team’s balance, they must not serve as an excuse.
Ayub was sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained during a Test series, while Zaman suffered an oblique muscle strain in the opening match against New Zealand. Rizwan stressed the need for stronger bench depth and improvements in professional standards, emphasizing the importance of awareness in the domestic circuit.
Looking ahead, Rizwan said the focus is on learning from their mistakes as they prepare for an upcoming tour to New Zealand. He expressed hope that the team can perform better in the future, stating, “We have made mistakes in the last few games. Hopefully, we can learn from these.” The series against New Zealand includes five T20Is and three ODIs, starting March 16.
Mohammad Rizwan conveyed disappointment over Pakistan’s poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, attributing struggles to injuries but emphasizing the need for improvement. As they prepare for a series against New Zealand, the focus will remain on learning from past mistakes to enhance their competitive edge. Rizwan’s insights underline the importance of maintaining a high standard in the team’s performance moving forward.
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