Former Pakistan women's captain Sana Mir has joined the chorus of criticism against the men's cricket team for its early exit from the Champions Trophy, saying that even a talisman like Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot change the fortunes of the embattled side.

Former Pakistan skipper has criticised the Mohammad Rizwan-led team after their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, stating that even MS Dhoni couldn’t have changed their fate in the tournament due to poor squad selection.

Sana's comments came after Pakistan suffered a demoralising 6-wicket defeat against India in Dubai. Recalling her conversation with a friend as the match proceeded, Sana said that she had predicted the team's downfall the moment Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 15-member squad.

Defending champions and hosts Pakistan have been knocked out of the , having suffered back-to-back defeats to New Zealand and India. Amid all the criticism coming the way of the Men in Green, former Pakistan women's skipper Sana Mir said that legends like Younis Khan and MS Dhoni couldn't have helped the men's team from getting knocked out of the tournament in home conditions.

Pakistan were eliminated from the ongoing eight-team Champions Trophy after humiliating defeats to New Zealand and arch-foes India.

Defending champions and hosts Pakistan suffered the embracement of early elimination from ongoing Champions Trophy after they suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday.

Former Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir believes selectors are to be blamed for the early exit from Champions Trophy 2025.

Even a proven leader like MS Dhoni wouldn't have been able to do anything with the current Pakistan squad, feels one former cricketer.