{"id":463584,"date":"2025-02-25T08:38:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T03:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=463584"},"modified":"2025-02-25T08:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T03:38:49","slug":"aamir-sohail-criticises-pct-performance-after-india-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/aamir-sohail-criticises-pct-performance-after-india-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Aamir Sohail criticises PCT performance after India loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore<br \/>\nFormer cricketer Aamir Sohail has criticised Pakistan\u2019s poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the team\u2019s repeated failures with the bat and lack of strategic planning.<br \/>\nDuring an interview on Express News, Sohail said Pakistan had a strong chance when Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were at the crease.<br \/>\nHowever, back-to-back dismissals triggered a collapse, limiting Pakistan to just 241 runs.<br \/>\nThe team could not even bat the full 50 overs.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s struggles were further compounded by their bowling and fielding errors.<br \/>\nIndia, led by Virat Kohli\u2019s century, chased down the modest target comfortably. Sohail noted that Pakistan\u2019s lack of adaptability to modern cricket, where teams regularly aim for 300-plus scores, is a major issue.<br \/>\nHe also pointed out that while other teams focus on singles, strike rotation, and proper batting technique, Pakistan remains fixated on power-hitting.<br \/>\nSohail urged the team to work on technical improvements and proper execution of game plans to compete at the highest level.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s early exit from the tournament has also raised questions about team selection and overall preparation.<br \/>\nWith the team giving consecutive losses, the pressure is mounting on the management to reassess the squad and address key weaknesses before upcoming international fixtures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore Former cricketer Aamir Sohail has criticised Pakistan\u2019s poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the team\u2019s repeated failures with the bat and lack of strategic planning. During an interview on Express News, Sohail said Pakistan had a strong chance when Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were at the crease. 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