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Both Pakistan and Bangladesh were eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two group matches. In this way, both teams ended their campaign in a disappointing manner by distributing points. Earlier on Tuesday, South Africa and Australia matched the rain.
The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday was canceled without throwing a single ball due to continuous rain. In its first ICC tournament on domestic soil in 29 years, Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment and failed to win a single win. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh were eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two group matches. In this way, both teams ended their campaign in a disappointing manner by distributing points. Earlier on Tuesday, South Africa and Australia matched the rain.
Pakistan has faced heavy criticism for its poor performance, including a six -wicket defeat to a rival India in Dubai. This is the second rain in Rawalpindi during the tournament after the canceled match between South Africa and Australia earlier this week. This is the third consecutive ICC tournament where Pakistan has failed to move forward from the first round after the 2023 ODI World Cup and last year’s T20 World Cup early.
Pakistan’s assistant coach Azhar Mahmood said, “It is a shocking thing for us that we could not play well in ICC tournaments.” Mahmood said that the injuries of openers Fakhar Zaman and Sam Ayub had a great impact, as Pakistan batsmen played 308 dot balls in their entire matches against India and New Zealand. Mahmud said, “We have played good cricket in this format, but it was not good in this tournament due to injuries.” He said, “We took a lot of pressure against India, but we know where we need to improve. All this is about adaptation and taking responsibility. ”
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