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.

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,

I n the 2025 Champions Trophy league stage encounter against India, Babar Azam made history and left his mark on the history books. Before being removed, the Pakistani opener hit

Babar Azam will be in focus as Pakistan takes on India in the highly anticipated IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While Babar Azam scored 64 runs against New Zealand in Pakistan's opening Champions Trophy match,

Pakistan intensifies practice ahead of India match in Champions Trophy. Team strategizes after New Zealand defeat.

When Pakistan was chasing 321 runs to defeat New Zealand in the inaugural Champions Trophy 2025 match, Babar came under fire for his slow batting.