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Phil Salt began the tournament as England's dynamic opening batsman, but his aggressive style did not yield the desired results. Over the course of three innings, he accumulated only 30 runs, not delivering the strong starts his team required. His struggle to adjust to difficult conditions ultimately contributed to England's premature departure from the competition.
England had great expectations for Harry Brook, who was considered their upcoming star. However, Brook only scored 47 runs across 3 matches, struggling to stabilize the middle order or increase the scoring rate when needed. His questionable shot choices and inability to adjust were significant disappointments for the reigning champions.
Mushfiqur Rahim, a seasoned player, had a disappointing performance in the Champions Trophy, scoring only 2 runs over 2 innings. His inability to support Bangladesh during critical middle-over moments contributed to the team's premature elimination from the tournament.
Jos Buttler faced challenges with his performance and leadership, which affected England's results. The England captain managed to score only 82 runs in three matches while batting in the important No. 5 spot. His inability to stabilize the innings and make significant contributions ultimately resulted in his decision to resign as England’s white-ball captain after their underwhelming tournament.
Pakistan approached the tournament with the expectation that Tayyab Tahir would deliver strong middle-order performance. Unfortunately, Tahir scored just 5 runs across 2 innings, not making a notable impact with his batting. His failure to either speed up the scoring or stabilize the innings became a considerable disadvantage for Pakistan.
Glenn Maxwell, known for his explosive batting style, did not meet expectations in this year's Champions Trophy. After a solid performance with 32 runs in the first match, he struggled in subsequent games, finishing the tournament with only 39 runs across three innings. His failure to capitalize on his initial success proved detrimental to Australia during critical moments. As an all-rounder, he managed to take 2 wickets in 3 matches but fell short once again.
Rashid Khan, who is often considered one of the top white-ball bowlers, faced an unusually disappointing tournament. In three matches, he bowled only twice because of rain interruptions and managed to take just one wicket with an economy rate of 6.6. With the bat, he scored a mere 38 runs across three innings, lacking the ability to deliver significant lower-order contributions. Additionally, he dropped an important catch against Australia, which further highlighted his challenging performance in the tournament.
Haris Rauf, recognized for his speed and intensity, had an underwhelming performance in the tournament. Over the course of 2 matches, he took only 2 wickets, struggling to apply pressure or produce significant bowling spells. His inconsistency and lack of flow hindered Pakistan's ability to restrict opposing batsmen. Both of his wickets were taken in one match against New Zealand, during which he allowed 83 runs in his 10 overs.
Noor Ahmad, the promising young spinner, was anticipated to excel during the middle overs for Afghanistan, but he faced difficulties in making an impact. In three matches, he managed to take only one wicket, showing limited ability to manage the scoring rate or secure important breakthroughs. His position on the team is at risk as emerging talented spinners are eager for opportunities.
Afridi, recognized for his speed and knack for taking wickets, had a disappointing tournament, managing only 2 wickets in 2 matches with an economy rate exceeding 7. His failure to take early wickets and limit runs had negative consequences for his team.
