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.

While Rohit Sharma and co began their campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh, Pakistan faced a big 60-run defeat in their opening game against New Zealand in Karachi. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side is expected to make certain changes in their Playing XI for the match highly anticipated match against India.

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.

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

Hardik Pandya gave a playful send-off to Babar Azam in the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan started steadily, but Pandya shifted the momentum in India's favor with a crucial breakthrough in the ninth over.

Cricket fans will want to tune in to Willow TV in the wee hours of Sunday morning to catch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy contest between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan (Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images) are taking on India in Match 5 of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. The much-anticipated clash had already garnered significant hype ahead of the tournament,