Fast bowler Haris Rauf says they will treat the match against the Rohit Sharma-led side like any other encounter. Despite the hype surrounding Sunday’s crucial Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, he said his side will aim for a win to stay alive in the race for the title.
Pakistan need to beat India to make it to the knockout stage of the eight-team tournament after losing to New Zealand in the opener in Karachi. The Indian team will head into this high-pressure match after a six-wicket win over Bangladesh.
declared that he is 100% fit for the game, and he has demonstrated this by bowling all 10 overs against New Zealand.
The pitch and conditions on the day of the match will determine our entire strategy.”
He said that the match against New Zealand is over and now the players’ focus is on the match against India. Haris Rauf said, “Yes, the absence of Sam Ayub and now Fakhar Zaman is a big blow for us in the Champions Trophy. But we still have players who can perform well and take us forward in this tournament.”
He said that every player realises that there is a great opportunity to become a hero in the match against India but this will be possible only if they maintain patience and perform well.
