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Champions Trophy Group: Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed said the defending champions’ playing eleven for their much-anticipated Champions Trophy Group A match against India will not see any major changes from the one that lost to New Zealand in the tournament opener.

The blockbuster India-Pakistan clash will be played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan are playing to avoid an early exit from the tournament after their 60-loss to New Zealand in the opening game at Karachi.

Ahead of the clash, Javed also said Pakistan’s playing eleven will be revealed at the time of the toss, which is confirmed to see one change after Fakhar Zaman was ruled out due to an oblique injury. “We have to play our cricket on our own strength. Our team will not see any major changes. We have selected a team based on our beliefs. We will back this team.”