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 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.

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

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

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.

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium 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.