Every World Cup failure for Pakistan sparks a wave of reviews and sackings and the promise of a fresh approach -- until the team wins again and all is forgotten.
The script is expected to be similar after Sarfaraz Ahmed's team failed to make the semi-finals in England and Wales despite a late charge.
Pakistan won four straight matches to finish level on 11 points with New Zealand, but they bowed out of the tournament due to an inferior net run-rate.
There have once again been calls for an overhaul of the system, changes in the team set-up and style of play, but 1992 World Cup winner Wasim Akram said there was no need to panic.
"Pakistan woke up late in the World Cup and when they gained momentum they won four straight games," the former captain told AFP.
"It is not a bad finish and I don't think we need to panic.
"There is no quick fix and the people running cricket need time and must keep the example of how England lifted their one-day cricket. I am ready to contribute towards that."
"Look at Australia -- they were losing against every team a year ago but since their system is strong they stood up. We need to take ruthless decisions in a review."
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"Unfortunately it has always been this way for Pakistan -- we don't seem to be able to find that collective consistency. But my message, again, is 'let's stay positive'."