Champions Trophy in Pakistan was a disaster. It only hurt ODI cricket’s popularity. Pakistan’s early exit meant near empty stands for the rest. Just 15 matches, 10 in Pakistan, and 2 already washed out. Poor crowds, poor stadiums, poor facilities. ICC, why did you even give them hosting rights?

Champions Trophy in Pakistan was a disaster. It only hurt ODI cricket’s popularity. Pakistan’s early exit meant near empty stands for the rest. Just 15 matches, 10 in Pakistan, and 2 already washed out. Poor crowds, poor stadiums, poor facilities. ICC, why did you even give them hosting rights?