Ricky Ponting, a renowned Australian cricketer, attributes Pakistan’s premature exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to strategic errors and the ineffective use of key players. Despite being the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan was eliminated early after losses to New Zealand and India. Ponting questioned the team’s strategy regarding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, stating they didn’t maximize their potential. He also praised Virat Kohli’s performance in high-pressure matches, highlighting the importance of star players stepping up in crucial games. Pakistan’s elimination, alongside Bangladesh, was confirmed early in the tournament.
