PCB goes nuclear, plans strongest action against Aaqib Javed after CT 2025 disaster
Published - 25 Feb 2025, 08:59 PM | Updated - 25 Feb 2025, 09:00 PM
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Pakistan National Cricket Team have come under massive scanner after their poor outing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the PCB is all set to take strict action after the debacle in the ICC tournament, which they were hosting for the first time in 29 years.
Pakistan National Cricket Team, who were touted as one of the strong favorites to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, were the first side to be eliminated from the tournament. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side displayed extremely poor performance in the first two games, which led to their ouster.
Pakistan National Cricket Team started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a 60-run loss in the first against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. They failed to chase the target of 320, with some of the batters batting slowly in what was a good pitch to bat.
It was expected that the Pakistan National Cricket Team would then make a strong comeback in the game against the India National Cricket Team. But in what was another poor outing, they went on to lose the game by 6 wickets, marking their second straight loss in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan coped with a lot of criticism after their two poor defeats in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Mohammad Rizwan-led side didn't show any fight as they first got all out for just 241 runs and then, after that, failed to defend. Virat Kohli slammed a solid century as India National Cricket Team won comfortably to book their place in the semi-final.
Pakistan coped with a lot of criticism after their two poor defeats in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with many lashing out at the players as well as the management. Amid all this, PCB too has come under scanner but they won't be taking any immediate action.
There is no excuse or defence that can be given for the team's abject failure in the event - Source close to PCB
A source close to the PCB said that the board has decided this so that they don't face negative publicity, especially with their success in hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But he was quick to admit that there isn't an excuse or defense related to the Team's poor performance. He said:
"But, looking at the larger picture, which is the successful hosting of the Champions Trophy and to ensure it brings positive publicity for Pakistan cricket as a host nation, it has been decided to say nothing on the team's performance for now,"
"As it is, even the board leadership realises there is no excuse or defence that can be given for the team's abject failure in the event."
The board will have to name a head coach for the NZ tour - a source close to PCB
The source close to the PCB added that the board won't be extending Aaqib Javed's contract as interim head coach, which will end on 27th February. He mentioned that the governing body will be appointing a new coach ahead of the New Zealand tour. He added:
"So, definitely, the board will have to name a head coach for the NZ tour, but that appointment could also be interim, someone from the national high-performance centre since the PCB has not started the process of appointing a permanent head coach."
The source also added that the PCB will most likely appoint a new head coach before the start of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle in August this year.
