New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Having lost their opener against New Zealand, Pakistan are already facing a do-or-die situation going into the marquee clash against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A slip-up against Rohit Sharma's men on Sunday in Dubai would mean Mohammad Rizwan's men exit the tournament in just four days.

With hopes of keeping themselves alive in the race for the semifinal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hired a 'special coach' in former cricketer Mudassar Nazar to prepare the team in knowing the conditions better ahead of the high-octane clash, according to journalist Vimal Kumar.

The 68-year-old was spotted during Pakistan's training session on Friday evening and spent a fair bit of time with the players. It is to be...