Former cricketer Basit Ali apologized for his incorrect prediction about Pakistan reaching the Champions Trophy final after their early exit. Pakistan was eliminated in the group stage following losses to New Zealand and India.

Pakistan's disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy incited former cricketer Basit Ali to apologize for prematurely predicting a final in Lahore. Their losses to New Zealand and India ended their campaign,

Champions Trophy 2025 is being hosted by Pakistan in a hybrid model. Interestingly, the Men in Green became the first team in the tournament to get knocked out in the first round.

After Pakistan's title defence in the Champions Trophy ended in the group stage, former cricketer Basit Ali apologised for his statement that the final would be played in Lahore and backed India to lift the title.

Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India.He made just 10 as Pakistan were crushed by title favourites India by six wickets.

The hosts and defending champions Pakistan are on the verge of early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 after losing two consecutive matches against New Zealand and India in the group stage. Former Pakistan pacer turned cricket commentator Wasim Akram expressed his disappointment over the team selection following the Men in Green’s six-wicket defeat against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday,

As per a report, Aaqib Javed and other members of the Pakistan coaching staff are set to be shown the door by the PCB.