During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India’s national anthem was incorrectly played at the Gaddafi Stadium before the Australia-England match. But why did it happen? Here’s an explainer on the contro

While PCB has the hosting rights of the event, India are playing all their games in Dubai due to security concerns in Pakistan

Star batter Babar Azam missed Pakistan's training before the crucial Champions Trophy match against India, sparking doubts about his participation. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who attended the session, instructed the team to secure a win at any cost.

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.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment at India's decision to play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. Despite gaining ICC hosting rights for the event, Naqvi maintains hope that the tournament will solidify Pakistan's status as a cricketing hub.

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,

The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket's fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday.

As the atmosphere is set for the blockbuster clash in Dubai, the fans will have to wait just a little longer. The teams are yet to arrive at the stadium, although some members of the support staff have.