Pakistan concluded their home Champions Trophy campaign winless after their match against Bangladesh was canceled due to rain. This disappointing end follows a notable defeat to India. Bangladesh also left the tournament without a win. India and New Zealand moved on to the semifinals as both Pakistan and Bangladesh aim for improvement in future competitions.
Pakistan concluded their home Champions Trophy campaign without securing a victory, as their final match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain. This pointless Group A fixture saw continuous drizzle thwarting the defending champions’ hopes for a consolation win, marking a disappointing end to their tournament run.
In a parallel scenario, the Group B match between Australia and South Africa was also canceled without a ball being bowled as rain disrupted play at the same venue. For Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, this campaign has been particularly forgettable, especially following their six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India, which remains a painful memory for the team.
Mr. Rizwan expressed the team’s disappointment saying, “The expectations are very high. We didn’t perform well and it is disappointing for us. We made mistakes in the last few games. Hopefully, we can learn from these. We are next going to New Zealand and hopefully we can perform there.” Meanwhile, Bangladesh concluded their campaign with a solitary point, as captain Najmul Hossain Shanto noted, “We really wanted to play this match, but can’t do anything about the weather.”
India and New Zealand have secured their places in the semifinals from Group A, as they prepare for an inconsequential match in Dubai on Sunday. With both teams eliminated, the disappointment of a winless campaign lingers for Pakistan and Bangladesh, as they look ahead to future competitions.
In summary, Pakistan’s home Champions Trophy involvement resulted in a winless campaign, culminating in a rain-abandoned match against Bangladesh. The team, under significant expectations, expressed disappointment over their performance, particularly highlighted by their defeat to India. Both teams finished their respective campaigns with little success, while India and New Zealand prepared for the semifinals.
Original Source: www.tribuneindia.com
