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Pakistan squad departs for Dubai ahead of high-stakes clash against India

The squad will participate in a practice session tomorrow in Dubai

Pakistan squad departs for Dubai ahead of high-stakes clash against India PHOTO: X

The Pakistan cricket team has departed from Karachi to Dubai for their highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy match against India.  

The squad will participate in a practice session tomorrow in Dubai before taking on their arch-rivals in a crucial encounter on February 23.  

Notably, opening batter Fakhar Zaman has not traveled with the team to Dubai. The left-handed opener has been ruled out of the tournament due to a rib strain, making him unavailable for the remainder of the competition.  

Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has acknowledged the challenging nature of the Champions Trophy format, emphasizing that a single loss could push a team away from the knockout stage.