Pakistan sees Dubai's past as inspiration against India

Pakistan sees Dubai's past as inspiration against India

Hosts Pakistan have encountered a significant setback following their defeat to New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy. Their next challenge is against their long-standing rivals, India, making it imperative for them to secure a victory to maintain their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals. Fast bowler Haris Rauf is drawing motivation from the recent history of performances at the Dubai venue as they strive for survival in the tournament. Prior to the team's practice session at the ICC Academy on Friday evening, Haris addressed the media regarding their past successes in Dubai, stating, "We have triumphed over India twice in Dubai. Our goal is to achieve that feat once more and replicate our previous performances. We are confident, and it promises to be an exciting match." Pakistan has emerged victorious in their last two encounters against India in Dubai, albeit in T20 formats, with wins recorded in October 2021 and September 2022. The team is determined to overcome the disappointment of their opening match and remain competitive in the tournament. Haris emphasized, "What has happened is behind us. Our focus is now solely on the match against India. We will address the errors made in the previous game and strive to avoid repeating them. This match is crucial for us; it is a do-or-die situation. We must win to keep our semi-final aspirations alive." He also noted that the team's morale remains high as they approach this critical match, stating, "There is no added pressure; we are calm. We will approach it as we would any other match. Each player will put forth their utmost effort, aiming for excellence in all aspects—batting, bowling, and fielding."


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