It was not all okay for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 | Sports

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The ICC Champions Trophy, which was officially named after Pakistan, concluded in Dubai, which overturned the trail of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disputes and the hard -hitting lessons.

Although world -class cricket was displayed in this tournament, the failure of Pakistan’s field raised serious questions about the nation’s ability to emphasize their authority as host in the final and provide global competitive team.

Just a host in the name: Last snack

Already, a 20 -day event, 15 matches, ended on a scratch note for Pakistan, when there was no PCB representative at the final distribution ceremony. The PCB established a formal protest with the ICC, and expressed his displeasure over his departure, as a host of Pakistan, should have been a proud moment.

Despite any justification provided by those who handled the ICC’s response and offer ceremony, it was an unfortunate and humiliating moment for both the PCB and the nation. As a formally designated hosts, the PCB should have used its right authority and should have been in charge of the final offer ceremony. Instead, the workers from Dubai, the Cricket for Cricket for Cricket (BCCI) and the ICC officials in India, took the right role of Pakistan, ordering the action.

The basic question remains: Why did the PCB allow it to happen? Once the ICC awarded Pakistan with the rights of hosting, it effectively transferred the event’s administrative and organizational powers – except for technical issues like match offsetting – to Pakistan. The PCB should have ensured its correct representation, rather than accepting its downturnable role, which would set the example of future events.

Past lessons: a host with authority in 1987

On the contrary, the Pakistan Board of Control in Cricket (BCCP, now PCB) in Pakistan in 1987 used its authority when the Cricket World Cup was hosted with India. At that time, Pakistan hosted the World Cup match against England at the Rawalpindi Club Ground with the success of the World Cup match, yet the ICC’s proper cricket stadium was reluctant. Temporary arrangements were made for about 20,000 spectators, and Pakistan, led by the late spin teacher Abdul Qadir, emerged. This example of the active administration is quite the opposite of the PCB’s inactive approach in 2025.

Failure of Pakistan Crotting: A Tournament to forget

Although administrative shortcomings were clear, Pakistan’s performance in this field was equally disappointing. The team failed to reach the semi -finals, suffering millions of cricket fans. Expectations were high, because after the 1996 World Cup, it was the first ICC tournament organized by Pakistan in 29 years. This excitement was high, with the hopes of restoring Pakistan’s cricketing legacy and re -establishing the country as an important cricket destination.

However, these aspirations fell fast as the team was struggling for consistency, and the group stage faced disappointing exit. The inauguration ceremony may have decided the Grand Tournament, but there was anything other than Pakistan’s campaign. The team lacks harmony, the key players are less likely to perform, and the selection errors were clear.

Hybrid Hosting Model: A compromise that hurt Pakistan

The rights of Pakistan’s hosting were already reduced by the controversial “Fusion Formula”, a hybrid model was accepted by the PCB. Due to alleged security concerns, the refusal to play India in Pakistan forced the ICC to divide tournament sites. While Pakistan played on its territory, India played all its matches in Dubai. The compromise meant that when Pakistan was technically the host, it was India which, in a familiar situation, took advantage of the strategy by playing all games at one point.

Pakistan’s position on hosting the entire tournament on domestic soil was initially steadfast. However, as a result of the ICC pressure and prolonged negotiations, the PCB’s hybrid model was finalized, a decision that weakened Pakistan’s authority and established a disturbing view for future events.

Improvement of infrastructure: a rare lining of silver

On the administrative front, one of the PCB successes was a significant improvement in Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure. The stadiums of Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi made great renovation to meet international standards. Security arrangements were carefully planned and implemented, which strengthened Pakistan’s ability to host a high level cricket tournament. However, the lonely infrastructure cannot explain a successful tournament – emphasizing administrative control and the supply of competitive team is just as important.

Selection blenders and spin kundram

One of the most amazing decisions of the electoral election was the departure of spinners Sajid Khan and Naaman Ali. Witnessing spin -friendly conditions throughout the tournament, their lack of lack of strategy was nothing short of a strategy. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Ravindra Jadeja, and Xer Patel’s Spin Cortite of India played an important role in their title winning campaign, and easily eliminated the opposition’s batting lineup.

Pakistan, which is historically known for producing world -class spinners, failed to benefit this benefit. Great people like Abdul Qadir, Sakalin derivatives, and derivatives, are growing regardless of the conditions of the pitch, a legacy in which the choice should have been guided. Instead, PCB selectors ignored the actors, and lost the team to the most important edge.

Ahead Road: Fixing Pakistan Cricket

In the past, with the Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB and the entire cricketing brotherly should be reflected and rebuilt. The lessons of this tournament are clear:

Emphasize as a host authority: If Pakistan is to host major ICC events in the future, the PCB will have to establish a strong control over administrative issues, ensuring that the external influence does not reduce its role.

Domestic restoration: A strong domestic structure is the backbone of any successful cricketing nation. The PCB has to ensure fair elections for regional associations, eliminate fake clubs, and create a system that will create match -winning capabilities.

Merit -based choice, not politics: choice policies should prefer the form, experience and appropriateness according to terms rather than choice or external pressure.

Long -term vision for team development: PCB needs a systematic plan to nurture young abilities, ensure consistency in team selection and avoid hasty.

Avoid emotional and reactionary decisions: Pakistan cricket is suffering from historically impressive leadership changes and sudden ideas. Stability and strategic planning is the key to constant success.

India’s victory and regrets of Pakistan

While Pakistan’s campaign was frustrated, India emerged as the winner of the Champions Trophy, which defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final. His spinners played a decisive role, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakti devastated the Kiwi top order, while Revendra Jadeja and Xer Patel scored in the middle over.

Pakistan’s failure to recognize the importance of a strong spin attack throughout the tournament and the importance of a harmonious game plan was revealed. The absence of strategic thinking both in and outside the field, the team costs greatly.

A moment to calculate the PCB

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 should work as a wake -up call for Pakistan Cricket. The nation’s passion for the game is not irrevocable, but the passion is not enough. The PCB should learn a lesson from its mistakes, implement structural reforms, and make sure that the next time Pakistan hosts a major tournament, it does so with full powers and a team that is capable of providing glory. Only then can Pakistan cricket really claim its lost stature and rise once again as a powerful force in world cricket.

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