File photograph of Haris Rauf.© AFP
Regardless of the hype surrounding the marquee Champions Trophy conflict between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, quick bowler Haris Rauf has mentioned that his workforce will take the sport in opposition to Rohit Sharma’s facet similar to another match, and goal for victory to remain in rivalry. Pakistan, after being crushed by New Zealand within the opener at Karachi, have to beat India to remain in rivalry for a spot within the knockout stage of the eight-team event. India will probably be coming into the high-pressure sport on the again of a six-wicket win in opposition to Bangladesh the place Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten century.
“There is no pressure in the match against India, all the players are relaxed and we will take it just like any other match,” mentioned Rauf.
Rauf additionally insisted that he was “100 percent” match-fit, and had confirmed this by bowling his quota of 10 overs in opposition to New Zealand.
“We have beaten India in Dubai twice before, so we know the conditions here very well. Our entire game plan will depend on the conditions and pitch on match day,” he added.
He mentioned the match in opposition to New Zealand was historical past and the gamers have been now focussed on the India match.
“Yes, the absence of Saim Ayub and now Fakhar Zaman is a big setback for us in the Champions Trophy. But we still have the players to perform well and take us through in this event,” he added.
He mentioned each participant realised that in a match in opposition to India, it was an enormous alternative to turn out to be a hero, however that may solely be attainable in the event that they maintain their nerve and do properly.
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