Pakistan, Babar Azam train intensely under lights to prepare for do-or-die IND vs PAK tie

Pakistan had a three-hour long training session to prepare for their clash against India in Dubai at the ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan cricket team is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for their do-or-die Champions Trophy clash against India. The high-octane IND vs PAK match in Dubai is a must-win for Rizwan and co. to stay alive in the tournament. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, the Pakistan team arrived in UAE following their defeat to New Zealand in their tournament opener.

Pakistan train hard for IND vs PAK tie

As per Times of India, every Pakistan batter, except captain Rizwan, took part in a 20-minute long batting session. The entire team’s training session lasted for three hours during which they majorly practiced under the lights. Babar Azam, who earned flak for his slow-paced 64-run knock off 90 deliveries against New Zealand, reportedly faced each bowler for two overs.

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Pacers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi reportedly bowled seven overs each during the 3-hour-long session. Meanwhile, coach Aaqib Javed and captain Rizwan had a lengthy meeting with the rest of the team.

Pakistan were handed a 60-run defeat in their tournament opener against New Zealand. The side saw specialist opener Fakhar Zaman sustain an injury early on in the 1st innings. While he did come out to bat in the run-chase, he was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of Champions Trophy. Despite half-centuries from Babar Azam and Khushdil Shah, the hosts were unable to finish the run-chase.

India, on the other hand, started their campaign with a 6-wicket win against Bangladesh. Shami and Harshit Rana picked up 8 wickets to reduce Bangladesh to 228 runs. In reply, Shubman Gill slammed his first century in an ICC event and stayed unbeaten at 101 to get India across the finish line. with Pakistah having lost their first match, the game against India will now be a do-or-die one for the co-hosts in order to stay alive in the tounament.