India, Feb. 27 -- Pakistan's return to hosting an ICC event after nearly three decades ended in bitter disappointment as they crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 without a single win. Their final Group A fixture against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on February 27 was washed out in Rawalpindi, sealing an embarrassing campaign that saw the defending champions finish at the bottom of the table.

A cricketing powerhouse, Pakistan found themselves on the wrong side of history, becoming the first host nation since the Champions Trophy's rebranding in 2002 to exit without a victory. For Pakistan, this is the second time when they end a campaign winless; Pakistan registered 0 points on the table during the 2013 edition of the tournament in Engla...