Thu Feb 27 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan PM to Raise Cricket Team’s Disastrous Champions Trophy Exit in Parliament
**RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN** – Pakistan’s humiliating exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted on home soil, has sparked a political firestorm. The national team was eliminated from the group stage without winning a single match, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene.
According to Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister’s advisor on political and public affairs, Sharif will personally raise the issue of the team’s disastrous performance in parliament and cabinet. While acknowledging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s autonomy, Sanaullah stated that the government will address the team’s poor showing and review the PCB’s leadership, including the chairman’s appointment.
Pakistan’s campaign began with a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the opening match. A subsequent 6-wicket loss to India sealed their fate, with their final group stage match against Bangladesh on February 27th called off due to rain. This resulted in a 1-1 point split, leaving Pakistan bottom of Group A. The early exit marks a significant blow for the nation, particularly considering it was the first ICC tournament held in Pakistan in 29 years.
The team’s squad included notable players like Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, yet their performance fell far short of expectations, leading to widespread disappointment and the unprecedented parliamentary intervention.
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