Match abandoned because of rain
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That's it from us on a day where not a single ball was bowled and the 2025 Champions Trophy campaigns of Pakistan and Bangladesh ended without much to look back on.
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We will be back tomorrow morning for live commentary of the final Group A match in a battle for top spot between India and New Zealand.
Goodbye!
There we have it. The match has been abandoned without a ball bowled.
It means Bangladesh and Pakistan have been given a point each, although both sides had already been eliminated from the Champions Trophy before today.
We would have loved to have given you an update that involved news of improved weather and a dry outfield.
Sadly, neither of those statements are true.
The rain is continuing at a heavy rate and there are large puddles on the outfield.
A few minutes ago, some match officials went out for a wonder and every step was met with a puddle.
I'd be baffled if this goes on for much longer without being abandoned.
The latest news from Rawalpindi is that is still raining quite heavily and we await an official update of some description.
We will be back every 15 minutes or so from here while we await any official news from Rawalpindi.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
There's so many talented players, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, maybe Dan Mousley could get a go. There are good players in England, there's just something going wrong in that dressing room, maybe it's the captain. I don't think that he's the right person to take this team forward.
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Could we touch more explicitly on England's poor squad selection? Adil Rashid being the only proper spinner in the entire squad for an ODI tournament was foolhardy when they're so crucial to controlling the rate in those middle over.
Shreya (Tewkesbury)
Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
It isn't immediately clear to me how England can turn this around. The balance of the team isn't right. When Jamie Overton comes in at seven, he didn't even come in at seven for Surrey. There's a lot of inexperienced players on the side and a lack of experience at the top of the order. If we look at New Zealand or England, they are experienced teams.
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Personally I blame The Hundred. It's been wedged into a packed calendar, removed the 50-over game from most players' diaries, and created this theory that entertaining is all about whacking it. The ECB failed to market the T20 game properly in England and then dreamed up The Hundred....greedy.
Trigz (Salford)
Currently, it is raining very heavily in Rawalpindi.
The chances of getting play at some point are fading with each passing minute.
We haven't seen any sign of an inspection or any match officials for a while now.
Still, there are a group of around 50 supporters waving at the television cameras and keeping in good spirits.
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In the category of things-that-will-never-happen-but-should: anyone who wants to be considered for the ODI side should have to play in the 50-over Cup next season and forego the nice little Hundred earner.
David (Essex)
Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesThe England Test team are well set up, they are pretty much set for purpose. The ODI team aren't and they won't admit it. Instead of acknowledging that there are issues with the ODI side, they just make out that there isn't a problem. We're not stupid, we can see how other teams set up, so don't tell us it's a great team. There's good players, but it's not a good 11 that can compete against the best in the world.
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Maybe we should fix the misconception that white vs red-ball cricket is the important distinction. Surely Test and one-day cricket are basically the same game and should be treated as a single unit. Essentially same players and management. Then the T20 side should be run as a separate England ‘franchise’ using the best available resources in that format.
Simon (Kent)
Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesI think it has to be Harry Brook because who else can it be. Other players are either too old or don't have a guaranteed spot on the team.
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I don't think that Jos Buttler should step down as captain. England need to be more disciplined when bowling. They conceded over 110 runs in the last 10 overs of the game yesterday and that is where the game was lost. The same bowlers failed against Australia too.
Colin (High Wycombe)
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentator on on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
There's so much pride amongst other countries. The players are proud to represent their country, they are proud to wear the crest on their chest. This is something that's really lacking in this team, there's a disconnect. Where's the pride? Where are the signs that we're devastated to lose? Don't smile, don't laugh, have some emotion that you've just lost the game.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEvery England supporter is going to be disappointed and maybe even angry that once again we have fallen short. However, today is not the time to talk about where next. I think we need some mature reflection by people who know what they are talking about to lay out a pathway to success. For me the person to lead that should be Eoin Morgan, who turned around our fortunes as a captain and knows what is required. In the meantime let’s congratulate Afghanistan on a great win and maybe try to give SA a bloody nose to restore some faith. Nothing to lose and a few players playing for their future places.
Chris (Hants)
We're yet to get an official update, but the latest pictures from Rawalpindi show plenty of rain, puddles on the covers and supporters in the stands sat under umbrellas.
A couple of Pakistan's players are walking around with the umpires on the outfields in good spirits, but that is about as good as it gets right now.
There's also a group of fans sat under one big blanket, with only their trainers and a '6' banner poking out.
We will bring more updates as and when we get them.
Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
The other one that sent me around the bend was 'We're out here to make some memories with our friends'. You're not, you're a professional sports person and you're there making horrible memories for a large group of people.
It's a little bit condescending.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
The arrogance of the England teams irritates me. They say we don't care about the result and we want to entertain but people don't want to come and watch you if you lose all the time.
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentator on on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Many times England were in a winning position but some of the shot selection was maddening. You were pulling your hair out because there was so many options and they settle for the worst stroke every time.
The weight of this captaincy is affecting Jos Buttler too much. We see him in the IPL hitting hundred after hundred but he can't perform for England.
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