After Champions Trophy exit, Pakistan’s coach Aaqib Javed defends his approach
Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has ended with the team failing to win a single match under Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership. Defeats against New Zealand and India have sparked intense criticism from fans and analysts.
Interim head coach Aaqib Javed addressed concerns about player treatment, emphasizing a respectful approach. “I don’t scold the players... I respect players,” he said, rejecting traditional methods of criticism. Javed highlighted the team’s scoring rate as a major issue, stressing the need to adapt to conditions and improve consistency.
Javed also pointed to broader structural challenges within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), emphasizing the importance of stability and long-term policy implementation. “Until you don’t let a policy run for a long time, you will not get consistency,” he noted. This perspective underscores the need for sustained leadership and strategic planning to support player development and team success.
As Pakistan prepares to face Bangladesh in their final group match, the focus remains on ending the campaign on a positive note despite the early exit from the tournament. The match against Bangladesh will be a dead rubber, but it offers an opportunity for Pakistan to regroup and reflect on their performance.
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