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.

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

Babar Azam is being heavily criticized due to his poor outings in ODIs. The ex-Pakistan skipper has repeatedly failed to deliver as an opener

During the ninth over of the game, Pandya came up with a good length delivery and Babar wanted to drive it towards cover but then ended up edging it towards wicket-keeper KL Rahul.

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.

Virat Kohli gave Babar Azam a pat in the back amid the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. A video of the same surfaced on social media as the netizens praised the sportsmanship of the two star batters, especially with both of them struggling for runs recently.

Babar Azam was the first Pakistani batter to be dismissed against India on Sunday when Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul combined to end his innings in the ninth over of the powerplay

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,