Urooj Mumtaz looks ahead to Pakistan's crucial game against India in Dubai

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

South Africa have taken an 18-hour stopover in Dubai between matches in Pakistan in their stride and used the opportunity to "get out and walk and have some nice steak" between the end of the Champions Trophy group stage and their semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Australia and South Africa will travel to Dubai before the Champions Trophy semi-finals, despite not knowing if they will play there or in Pakistan.

India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, shakes hand with his Pakistan's counterpart Mohammad Rizwan after the coin toss for the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and P

Watch the best shots as India's Virat Kohli puts on a "vintage" performance against against Pakistan to reach his century in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed dismisses Shubman Gill with a "fabulous piece of bowling" during their match against India at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Passionate cricket fans gathered to witness one of the most sought-after encounters between India and Pakistan on Sunday (February 23) as the two arch-rivals faced each other in the Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

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,

Follow our live score, as well as text and photo commentary stream as India chase 242 against Pakistan in Dubai.

Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

Pakistan face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary