Pakistan faced a setback ahead of the Champions Trophy with a one-sided defeat to New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday. Former batter Ahmed Shehzad criticized captain Mohammad Rizwan's decisions, aiming at Pakistan's incompetent strategies and team selection. Rizwan’s choice to bat first was particularly questioned.
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