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.

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

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.

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 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.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has conceded that his team's Champions Trophy campaign is as good as over following the loss to India in Dubai.

Pakistan, burdened by key players' injuries, managed a fluctuating innings to reach a competitive score against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at Dubai. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan were instrumental in the recovery.

Pakistan captain admits the Champions Trophy's defending champions are all but out of the race, with their hopes now lying in many other results going their way