Pakistan, the tournament host, find themselves in a must-win situation after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match.

All eyes are on Dubai as cricket’s most intense rivalry takes centre stage today , with the bitter rivals Pakistan and India set to ignite passion and excitement in today's high-stakes

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written a letter to ICC after they found out the omission of Pakistan's name from the official logo during the live broadcast

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India have not played cricket in Pakistan since 2008, and that stance is highly unlikely to change soon. And so, the sport’s most powerful nation will play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven sides – including England – play across Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

Babar Azam had invited significant criticism for his lack of intent as he batted at a strike rate nearing 66 off 90 deliveries in their previous match against New Zealand.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

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.

Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.

As the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy draws near, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addressed the media at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.