PCB Accused Of 'Wasting ICC Money' By Ex-India Star As SA vs AUS CT 2025 Game Gets Washed Out In Rawalpindi

The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned due to heavy rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, causing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to face further flak. Not only was the weather forecast in Rawalpindi a worrying sign for both this game and the one between South Africa and England, further concern was raised by the fact that the ground wasn't sufficiently covered in spite of heavy rain. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif blasted PCB for the arrangements at the stadium.

Taking to X, Kaif posted a sorry sight of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, slamming the poor arrangements. Kaif even questioned whether funds for stadium maintenance had been misused.

"It's a shame that the Rawalpindi ground isn't fully covered. Such an important match - South Africa vs Australia - might go down the drain because no one addressed this issue. Was the ICC money utilised wisely by hosts?" Kaif posted.

The image posted by Kaif showed minimal covers on the Rawalpindi ground, with only the pitch and surrounding parts having covers.

It's a shame that the Rawalpindi ground isn't fully covered. Such an important match - SA vs Aus - might go down the drain because no one addressed this issue. Was the ICC money utilised wisely by hosts? pic.twitter.com/nPwthd1fji

The match between Australia and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled, with not even the toss being possible.

The cut-off time for a 20-over game between Australia and South Africa was 7:32 PM local time. However, match officials called off the game almost two hours before that time.

The lack of facilities to cover the ground further puts the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the scanner, with the drainage quality for such a