Interim head coach Aqib Javed, who addressed the media after practice, did not give any specific reason for Azam's absence, saying that the former captain chose to rest.

In the Champions Trophy 2025 match, Pakistan's Babar Azam became the fastest from his country to score 1,000 runs in ICC ODI events, although he only managed 23 runs against India. Babar's early dismissal was significant as Pakistan aimed to stay in the tournament after losing to New Zealand,

Babar Azam creates history during the high-stakes clash against India, etching his name in the record books with a remarkable milestone.

Babar Azam became the third Pakistan batter to complete 1000 runs in ICC One-Day International tournaments during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India in Dubai on Sunday.

A touching moment unfolded between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam during the Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya had a last laugh in a short battle against Pakistan star batter Babar Azam in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23.

Ahead of the high-voltage IND vs PAK clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment on the field. Scroll to watch.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy on Sunday. The arch rivals meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium despite Pakistan hosting the tournament,

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam exchanged pleasantries and spoke with each other before the high-octane India versus Pakistan match in the Group A encounter of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Virat Kohli smashed his historic 51st century and ensured India's win over Pakistan by 6 wickets. They have qualified for Champions Trophy semi-final with this victory.