With a high temperature and humidity in Dubai during the afternoon, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both took small spells off the field during India's bowling.

If many social media reports are to be believed, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma might retire from One Day International after ICC CHampions Trophy 2025 just like he retired from T20I post lifting World Cup trophy last year.

Rohit has been at his absolute best in the 50-over format, with the 2023 ODI World Cup being the best example. The Champions Trophy, hence, would be pivotal for the cricket world to judge his skills in the format. The skipper would be keen to bow out on a high.

Captain Rohit Sharma struggled with an apparent hamstring injury during the Pakistan innings on Sunday in Dubai. Rohit avoided fielding in busy areas after receiving treatment from the medical team.

Rohit struggled for runs during the three-Test series against New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

Openers: The pairing of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is certain, with no changes expected in at the top of the batting order. The duo put in 69 runs for the first wicket against Bangladesh, with Rohit giving the team a flying start.

Billions are waiting for the India vs Pakistan showdown, with Rohit Sharma's men aiming to seal a semi-final spot while Mohammad Rizwan's team would be hoping to avoid an early elimination from the tournament.

India and Pakistan face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage match in Dubai. Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first. Check out the playing XIs.

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.

India and Pakistan will go head to head on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. We look at the strength and weakness of both teams.