Fast bowler Haris Rauf emphasises Pakistan will treat their Champions Trophy match against India like any other, focusing on victory. Despite losing to New Zealand and missing key players Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, he remains optimistic about their chances. Rauf, fit and ready, draws confidence from previous wins against India in Dubai.
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