Islamabad, Feb. 23 -- Former cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja believes that the 'underdog' tag on Pakistan can actually help them in the 'must-win' Champions Trophy clash against 'bitter rivals' India in Dubai today.

In a column for Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper, the ex-cricketer said that since India's two stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not in their best form, picking Shubman Gill early can pose a good chance for the Men in Green in Dubai.

"India already have a victory under their belt, beating Bangladesh in their first game. Pakistan, desperate to get off the mark, will enter the much-awaited game as the underdogs. But that can actually be an advantage because it allows them to relax and play wit...