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

Babar Azam has the second-worst average against India in his ODI career. In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Babar was once again dismissed cheaply after getting a start.

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.

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

Babar Azam Returns After Health Scare; Imam-ul-Haq Opens in Place of Fakhar Zaman as IND vs PAK Clash Unfolds. Read on to know what exactly happened before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.