It is believed that Naqvi urged his side to win the match "at any cost". Babar Azam's absence from the training session has raised concerns over his unavailability for the match against India.
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Babar Azam scored a half-century in the first match against New Zealand but got criticized for his slow knock in which he hardly showed any intent. The right-hander struggled for rhythm throughout his innings and was finally dismissed for 64 off 90 balls.
Mohsin Naqvi asks Pakistan to beat India "at any cost"
Mohsin Naqvi met the Pakistan team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the match between India and Pakistan will take place. According to PTI, Naqvi asked Pakistan to beat India "at any cost" and silence the critics, including himself, with a win.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi meets with Pakistan players in Dubai before the match vs India.#PAKvIND | #ChampionsTrophy | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/q4IP7Slymo
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 22, 2025
"We are with our team" - Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi also spoke to the reporters after meeting the players and responded to a few questions. He feels that Pakistan are prepared for the contest and is raring to go and he backed his team to do well despite the result.
"You should ask this to Indians if the same would have happened to them, then how they would have felt?" he said when asked about Pakistan having to play India in Dubai despite being the hosts of Champions Trophy 2025.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 22, 2025
On the other hand, India started its campaign with a win over Bangladesh. Pakistan needs to win the game at any cost to keep their fate in their own hands while India will be looking to move forward towards a place in the semi-final.
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