Pakistan INSULTED Ahead of India Clash; Asked to Leave ICC Champions Trophy 2025 And Play vs Zimbabwe

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Following Pakistan 's 60-run loss against New Zealand, the Rizwan-led side has faced massive backlash ahead of the India game. The Pakistan side has landed in Dubai already for their clash against arch-rivals India. Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has now vented his anger on the Pakistan side for their shambolic show in the CT 2025 opener. Akmal reckoned Pakistan should leave the Champions Trophy  and play bilateral series against Zimbabwe. 

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‘Zimbabwe aur Ireland ki series ho rahi hai, udhar jaayein’

"Zimbabwe aur Ireland ki series ho rahi hai, udhar jaayein. Wahan jaake khelein aur agar hum udhar jeette hain toh hum deserve karte hain (Champions Trophy). Humari iss tarah ki cricket ho rahi hai. Itni neeche gir gayi hai humari cricket pichle 6-7 saal mein," he said in a conversation on ARY News. 

Kamran also hailed New Zealand for staging a comeback after losing three early wickets in Karachi. 

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‘They always come with a backup plan’

"They (New Zealand) were three wickets down in the early stages of the match. Look at their maturity that they took time, rotated the strike and started firing only after getting the full control. This is what a mature team does. They always come with a backup plan. Their batter Rachin Ravindra got injured and even his replacement (Will Young) scored a century," said Kamran. 

Ind vs Pak PREVIEW

Low-on-confidence Pakistan now take on India, who would be upbeat after their comprehensive win over Bangladesh . For Pakistan, it is a do-or-die game and hence would be under a lot of pressure. Given the history of the rivalry between the two cricketing giants, fans would be expecting a mouthwatering clash. Going by current form of the two teams, India start overwhelming favourites.