India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy: Babar Azam Overcomes Health Struggles; Imam-ul-Haq Replaces Injured Fakhar Zaman

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.

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Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : February 23, 2025 6:50 PM IST

IND Vs PAK In Dubai: The much-awaited India Vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is finally taking place today at Dubai's International Stadium. In a major sigh of relief for all the Pakistan cricket team fans, skipper Babar Azam, who was recently in the headlines for his health issues and many speculated that he might miss the match, has recovered just in time. His return has given fresh hopes to the team, as he is not only a pillar of their batting lineup but also a crucial leader in pressure situations --- which will be the spotlight of this high-voltage clash.

According to the reports, concerns over his health emerged after the former captain missed the training session on the eve of the much-anticipated contest. Head coach Aaqib Javed, who spoke to the press on Saturday, did not divulge a lot of details about Babar's absence, saying that he opted for rest.

However, Pakistan made only one change, bringing Imam-ul-Haq in place of Fakhar Zaman, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury he sustained in Pakistan's opening game against New Zealand.

What Health Challenges Babar Azam Faced Before High Voltage Ind Vs Pak Final Match?

According to the media reports, Babar Azam was suffering from extreme dizziness and muscle weakness during practice sessions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match with India in Dubai, prompting medical evaluations. The news about his health also led to speculations that he might miss the high-voltage match with India on Sunday. However, reports confirmed that timely medic intervention helped him recover and face the match with full strength.

India and Pakistan playing XI

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (capt,wk), Salman Agha, Tayyan Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

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