"All the players are..." - Haris Rauf warns Rohit Sharma & Co. ahead of IND-PAK clash

Pakistan National Cricket Team pacer Haris Rauf opened up about the atmosphere in the team ahead of the clash against India National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that there isn't any pressure in the camp and they will be taking it as a normal match.

Pakistan's next assignment will be the most important clash for them in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Not only will it be the game against arch-rivals India, but also it will be a virtual knockout game for them, and no doubt they will be under pressure heading into the game.

India vs Pakistan game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to take place on Sunday

The India vs Pakistan game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to take place on Sunday (23rd February) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. While the hosts will be entering the game on the back of a loss to New Zealand, India will come into the clash after beating Bangladesh in their first game.

India vs Pakistan always has been a high-octane clash, and over the years, it has been evident that the team that thrives under pressure goes on to win the match. The two teams have engaged in a breathtaking battle over the years, and this time won't be any different.

India no doubt will have an upper hand in the game as they have looked far more settled than Pakistan. Plus, considering the fact that players are in form too, they will be favorites. Pakistan on the other hand, will have to treat this match as do or die, but despite them not being in form, one cannot write them off.

There's no pressure in the match against India, all the players are relaxed - Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf talked about the game against India National Cricket, saying that all the players are relaxed and it will be just a normal match for them. Speaking to Geo News, he explained:

"There's no pressure in the match against India, all the players are relaxed. It's just a normal match and the Pakistan-India match will be played like a cricket match."

Haris Rauf didn't have a great outing in the first match against the New Zealand National Cricket Team

Haris Rauf didn't have a great outing in the first match against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. The fast bowler gave away over 80 runs in his spell and took just one wicket. The game against India will be an opportunity for him as well to make a strong comeback.

Haris Rauf, in the last few games against India, has been decent. The fast bowler made a comeback from injury during the first game against New Zealand. He faced a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall region during the first game of the tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand and then was ruled out of the series.

In the game against New Zealand, Haris Rauf looked out of rhythm. But he would be keen to rectify the errors from the last game and help his team win the match. The last time India and Pakistan faced the ICC ChampionsTrophy, it saw Men in Green winning the match.

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