There is deep disappointment and resentment in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to the early exit of Pakistan from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, the board has decided not to make any official statement on the team’s performance until the conclusion of the tournament on March 9.
According to a PCB source, the board officials are particularly hurt by the defeat against India. He said, “Our priority is the successful host of the Champions Trophy and to ensure that Pakistan cricket gets positive publicity. So at the moment there will be no response to the team’s performance. “
Sources say that the board has decided not to discuss team selection and future plans in the internal, so that it does not divert attention from the tournament and does not make negative headlines. The board leadership also realizes that no excuse or cleanliness can be given for this poor performance.
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The PCB Champions Trophy’s successful hosting is looking at the opportunity to bring more international tournaments in Pakistan, even though it faced several challenges in achieving the rights to host. However, the board also clarified that Pakistan’s poor performance would be reviewed after the tournament ends.
Pakistan has to play a white ball series in New Zealand from March 15, while interim head coach Aqib Javed’s contract will end with the final group match against Bangladesh on February 27. In such a situation, the board will have to appoint a new head coach for the tour of New Zealand, which will probably be interim.
According to sources, the PCB will not start the process of appointment of permanent head coach yet, but plans to bring a new head coach before the next ICC World Test Championship cycle in August.
