Arch-rivals India and Pakistan locked horns at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. While Rohit Sharma-led Team India clinched the game convincingly, Pakistan tasted their second loss in the ongoing ICC tournament.

Shoaib Akhtar even slammed the Pakistan batsmen and said they are not comparable to Indian superstars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer.

“Babar Azam is not the true king. It is Virat Kohli. Look at his performances. He has dominated all over the world. Get out of your PR machinery. We need a performer,” Mohammad Hafeez said on the show “Game On Hai.”

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan pace legend Shoaib Akhtar made a scathing attack on Babar Azam, labeling the former Pakistan captain a "fraud" while veteran all-rounder Mohammed Hafeez bluntly told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to drop the star batter after another disappointing show.

Ahead of the high-voltage IND vs PAK clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment on the field. Scroll to watch.

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

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam exchanged pleasantries and spoke with each other before the high-octane India versus Pakistan match in the Group A encounter of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Virat Kohli smashed his historic 51st century and ensured India's win over Pakistan by 6 wickets. They have qualified for Champions Trophy semi-final with this victory.