The final of the Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai despite Pakistan being tournament hosts after India reached the final. Political tensions between Pakistan and India led to the tournament favourites refusing to play their matches in the host country.

An Indian woman who worked as a domestic helper in the United Arab Emirates has been executed after she was convicted of killing her employers' baby. Shahzadi Khan, who worked for an Indian couple, was executed last month, according to the Indian government.

The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates provided all possible legal assistance to Shahzadi, the Indian national executed in UAE, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the Government of the UAE.

ODI chase master Virat Kohli hit a match-winning unbeaten century (100 not out off 111 balls) to guide India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in a one-sided Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday (February 23) to virtually seal his team's spot in the semi-finals.

Australia batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from one-day internationals following the team’s defeat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals.

The two teams clash on Sunday to decide the winners of the Champions Trophy held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.