Interim head coach of the nationwide crew, Aqib Javed, acknowledged that when the crew doesn’t carry out as anticipated within the Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts of the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025, have been eradicated from the eight-team event after New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
After struggling two consecutive defeats, Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the following stage relied on the outcomes of the remaining Group A matches. Pakistan’s slim probabilities hinged on Bangladesh beating New Zealand, adopted by its personal convincing win over Bangladesh on February 27.
Nonetheless, New Zealand’s triumph on Monday sealed the destiny of each Pakistan and Bangladesh, eliminating them from the Champions Trophy 2025.
“No excuse, Pakistan crew didn’t play effectively,” Aqib Javed mentioned whereas addressing a press convention following the debacle efficiency of Inexperienced Shirts in Champions Trophy 2025.
Defending the gamers, Aqib Javed mentioned gamers really feel extra disappointment than the followers after shedding video games. “Gamers are deeply saddened by the current performances.”
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Replying to a query, the Pakistan cricket crew head coach questioned who could possibly be happy after a defeat. We can’t change the entire crew and begin taking part in U-19 gamers within the nationwide crew, he added.
He confused that excuses don’t have any place in life, nor ought to they. He additionally highlighted the significance of gamers like Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman within the crew for tournaments like Champions Trophy 2025.
Sure gamers have the flexibility to alter the course of a sport, and their presence is essential for the crew’s success, he added referring to injured Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman.
Reflecting on the Champions Trophy 2025 match towards India, he famous that had Pakistan managed to attain 280 or 300 runs, the sport would have been way more aggressive.
Pakistan cricket crew interim head coach Aqib Javed denied rumours of trying to find one other job and termed Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, finest and way forward for Pakistan.