The Pakistan cricket team held an extended practice session in Dubai on Friday ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy clash with India on Sunday, following a tough loss to New Zealand.

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• Pakistan’s cricket team held a three-hour practice session in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy match against India.
• Former captain Babar Azam led the batting practice, facing bowlers for a minimum of two overs each.
• All batters, except captain Mohammad Rizwan, participated in the extended 20-minute batting session.
• Rizwan and interim coach Aaqib Javed had an extended meeting with players, with Javed taking the lead in discussions.
• Pakistan is in a do-or-die situation after losing by 60 runs to New Zealand in the opening match.
• Pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf bowled over seven overs each, expected to play a crucial role against India.
• Former captain Shahid Afridi pointed out that India has more match-winners than Pakistan.
• Afridi emphasized the need for consistent performance from Pakistani players, stating that no player has consistently stepped up.
• He highlighted India’s strength in the middle and lower order, which has been decisive in their victories.
• Afridi believes that collective performance is the key to Pakistan’s success against India, where every player’s contribution is vital.