Captain Mohammad Rizwan said Pakistan's middle order succumbed to the pressure in a Champions Trophy defeat by fierce rivals India on Sunday that left the tournament hosts' chances of progressing to the knockout stage hanging by a thread.

Former Pakistan women’s captain Urooj Mumtaz criticised skipper Mohammad Rizwan for playing too many dot balls in the middle overs phase, which ultimately led to their six-wicket defeat to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy clash in Dubai.

Pakistan's chastising defeat to India in the Champions Trophy has raised doubts about Mohammad Rizwan's playing style.

Star Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan came forward and admitted his side's defeat against India, and talked about their situation in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan now finds itself in a precarious situation, relying on Bangladesh to pull off an upset against New Zealand to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, which followed a 60-run loss to New Zealand in their opening match.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan conceded that Pakistan made many mistakes in a six-wicket defeat against their arch-rival India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy clash on Sunday in Dubai. Pakistan needed a win against a formidable India side to keep their fate in the Champions Trophy in their hands.