Pakistan’s hopes for the Champions Trophy semi-finals are dashed after losses to New Zealand and India, making their final group match meaningless. Rain threatens to further dampen their tournament, potentially leaving them last in Group B. This marks a disappointing end to their first major cricket event hosting in 30 years. Coach Aaqib Javed assures players are “hurt” and aim to perform well in their last game. Despite recent series wins in Australia and South Africa, the Champions Trophy’s competitive nature proved challenging. Aaqib acknowledges the emotional impact of the loss to India and defends his team’s performance, particularly the pace bowlers, against criticism. He emphasizes the high stakes of the tournament and the desire to end on a positive note.