The Pakistan cricket team’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked widespread criticism. Former Pakistan Women’s Team captain Sana Mir attributed their failure to poor team selection, stating that even legendary figures like MS Dhoni or Younis Khan couldn’t have salvaged the situation with the chosen squad.

Mir emphasized that the team was ill-suited for the conditions, particularly in Dubai, where they opted for only two part-time spinners. She questioned the omission of Mohammad Haris, who plays with intent, and criticized the selection process for being based on averages rather than performance under pressure.

Pakistan’s campaign was further marred by injuries, including the loss of Fakhar Zaman after the first match. Despite these challenges, Mir believes the team’s fate was sealed when the squad was announced. “We had lost more than half of the tournament the day we picked these 15 players,” she noted. The team’s elimination within six days has left fans and analysts alike disappointed and questioning the team’s strategy and selection decisions.