Within 5 days of hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan has been eliminated from the tournament, raising concerns about the internal management of the Pakistan Cricket Board. This frustrating early exit has not only outraged the fans but also government officials, including Rana Sanaullah, who is the advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan’s campaign in the tournament was disappointing from the start. The team struggled in key matches, failing to deliver under pressure. Poor team selection, inconsistent performances, and lack of strategic planning led to their downfall. The batting lineup collapsed in crucial games, while the bowling attack lacked the firepower to challenge top teams. Former cricketers and analysts have criticized the team’s approach, calling for a complete overhaul of the system. Following Pakistan’s embarrassing exit, political figures have now turned their attention to cricket affairs. Rana Sanaullah revealed that the PM is considering a review of PCB’s structure. He stated in an interview with Pakistani paper Dawn that despite PCB’s autonomy, the board has failed to produce results. The financial management of the PCB has also come under scrutiny. Reports suggest that Pakistan exceeded their renovation budget for stadiums in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi by nearly PKR 6 billion. This overspending, combined with poor on-field performances, has led to growing frustration among stakeholders. Sanaullah said, as quoted, “The cricket board is an independent institution. They can do as they please, which they have. And what they’ve done, it is my personal opinion that I will request the prime minister to discuss the matter in the cabinet and parliament. This is not about any particular instance or about any one chairman being appointed. This is a process that you can see has been happening for the past five or 10 years. The expenditure happening at a higher level should be brought in front of the country and parliament.” Read also: Rassie Hints at Possible ICC Tournament Farewell Sanaullah slammed mentors to get paid for doing nothing The newly introduced Champions Cup, initiated by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, has been criticized for its inefficiency. Sanaullah claimed that the tournament failed to achieve its goal of improving domestic cricket. He also pointed out that the mentors assigned to teams had little to no role in player development, despite receiving hefty salaries. He added, "Mentors are being paid PKR 5 million and have been heard admitting to the media that they are unaware of their responsibilities, so they’ve been taking PKR 5 million monthly for not working. If you see their perks and privileges, you will be surprised, and you’ll wonder if this is Pakistan or some progressive European nation. These are all things that the Prime Minister himself will take notice of.” With Pakistan cricket in turmoil, major changes are expected in both the team and board leadership. The coming months will be crucial in determining the future of Pakistan cricket.