Two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are all set to lock horns with each other in the fifth game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match between the two teams is scheduled to take place on Sunday (23rd February) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
But what caught the attention of many was that the Pakistan National Cricket Team arrived at the stadium without Babar. This raised doubts about the batter's fitness ahead of the game against India National Cricket Team with many speculating that he might miss the game. Also, as per Dainik Jagran, Babar is not fully fit.
Pakistan team reached for practice without Babar Azam#BabarAzam #IndvsPak #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/x26XIJHDdk
— Sports Yaari (@YaariSports) February 22, 2025
Babar Azam absent from the Pakistani team’s practice session today
— Saleem Khaliq (@saleemkhaliq) February 22, 2025
बाबर आजम पूरी तरह फिट नहीं हैं...#INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy2025
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) February 22, 2025
Babar Azam's absence from the practice session sparks rumors about his injury
Babar not being present at practice has sparked rumors about his injury. Although there isn't any official confirmation, if the rumors are to be believed, then it will be a massive blow for the Pakistan National Cricket Team, especially with the tournament on the line for them.
Saim Ayub was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 before the start, while Fakhar Zaman faced injury in the first game, getting ruled out of the entire tournament. In his place, Imam-ul-Haq was included in the side and is likely to play the next game.
Babar Azam has been handed the responsibility of opening the innings by the Pakistan Team management
Babar then slammed a half-century in the first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, he was criticized a lot for his poor approach as he slammed a slow fifty and ended up with an innings of just 64 runs.
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