Former cricketers in Pakistan expressed dismay on Tuesday following the team's group-stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, shortly after celebrating the nation's first major tournament hosting in almost three decades.
The defending champions' campaign began with a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi, followed by a decisive six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai. Their qualification prospects ended when Bangladesh couldn't overcome New Zealand on Monday, making Pakistan's final group match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi inconsequential.