The recent Champions Trophy has left Pakistan reeling, and fans are still trying to process the team’s early exit from the tournament. After losing two consecutive matches against New Zealand and India, it’s clear that Pakistan won’t be making it to the semi-finals. The news has sparked a wave of criticism from fans, experts, and even legendary cricketers.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, is trying to boost the morale of his team. In a viral video circulating on social media, Rizwan can be seen rallying his teammates, saying, “Friends, we know, we know. Now we will play applause for ourselves and clap should be like we are champions. Everyone knows that we are champions.” The video shows the team and support staff responding positively to Rizwan’s words, clapping loudly in a show of solidarity.
As the news of Pakistan’s exit spread, fans took to social media to express their disappointment. One tweet, in particular, caught attention, with a user joking that Mohammad Rizwan’s inspirational speech was reminiscent of Supriya Shrinate. The tweet, which included a hashtag #Indvspak, highlighted the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan in the cricket world.
Pakistan’s Struggling Performance
Pakistan’s struggles in ICC ODI tournaments are nothing new. Despite their historic victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where they defeated India by 180 runs, the team has failed to reach the semi-finals in subsequent tournaments. In the 2019 World Cup, they finished fifth in the table, and they couldn’t make it to the semi-finals in the 2023 World Cup either. The current Champions Trophy has been no different, with Pakistan losing both their matches so far.
The Champions Trophy 2025 features eight participating countries, and while players from six teams have already hit centuries, Pakistan is one of the two teams whose players have not been able to achieve this feat. This lack of performance has raised questions about the team’s strategy and abilities, leaving fans and experts searching for answers. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Pakistan, waiting to see how they can turn their performance around and make a comeback in future competitions.