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Champions Trophy: Dangerous Indian Batters Have The Ability To Shift Gears: Steve Smith
Besides Rohit Sharma: With the Indian top order of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer firing on all cylinders heading into their semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday, Aussie skipper Steve Smith hailed his opponent batters’ ability to change gears.
Besides Rohit Sharma, whose highest score of the tournament was a quickfire 41 in the opening game against Bangladesh, Kohli and Gill have both reached the century mark once each, whereas Iyer has shown the ability to be a reliable batter at number 4 having scored the most runs by an Indian in the ongoing edition.
“They're dangerous players. I think the entire Indian batting line-up have the ability to go up and down in gears. They're a very good side with good cricketers. I think for us it's playing the conditions that are in front of us tomorrow and playing it better than the opposition simple as that
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Champions Trophy: India’s Semis Clash Against Australia Is Final Before The Final, Says Paranjape
ODI World Cup: Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes Tuesday’s semifinal against Australia is a final before the final, in which he feels the Rohit Sharma-led side has the upper edge. The India versus Australia semifinal in Dubai will be a rematch of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final for a place in the Champions Trophy title clash scheduled for March 9. While Australia have just one win from three group matches – two of which were abandoned due to rain- India go in on the back of three consecutive wins in the group stage.
Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India Look To Tame Gritty Australia In Semis
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Dubai is set to host a blockbuster clash as India and Australia lock horns in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, with both teams eyeing a spot in the grand finale on March 9, here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
'Got Plenty Of Runs With That Body Weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna On Rohit Sharma Fat-shaming Controversy
ODI World Cup: Former cricketer Surinder Khanna backed India captain Rohit Sharma and said the opening batter has scored plenty of runs with that body weight after a Congress leader called him "fat" on social media. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made the controversial remark during India's Champions Trophy 2025 final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Taking to X, she openly referred to the Indian skipper as "fat."
Champions Trophy: Improvement Shown By Axar With Bat Is Superb To Watch, Says Rohit
T20 World Cup: Since the time Axar Patel has been promoted to bat at number five in ODI series against England, it has turned out to be beneficial for him and the Indian team. The move to bat Axar at five paid rich dividends again when he played a crucial 42 off 61 balls in India’s 44-run win over New Zealand on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth Named On-field Umpires For India-Australia Semifinal
Dubai International Stadium: New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been named as on-field umpires for the first 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). For Tuesday's semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will serve as third umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the match referee's duties.
‘You Are Damaging The Country’s Image’: Rohit Sharma Childhood Coach On Fat-shaming Controversy
Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad said making fat-shaming comments on the Indian captain "damages the image of the country".
Champions Trophy: Playing Four Spinners Is Tempting, But Will Think Over Right Combination, Says Rohit
Dubai International Stadium: Ahead of meeting Australia in the first semi-final of 2025 Champions Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that retaining their bowling combination of four spinners is a tempting option, but at the same time, he will give a thought over what the right bowling combination should be.
वरुण चक्रवर्ती ने पिछले डेढ़ साल में अपनी शानदार गेंदबाजी से लगातार मैच जिताए हैं : कुंबले
Champions Trophy: भारत के लेग स्पिन दिग्गज अनिल कुंबले ने चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी में न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ वरुण चक्रवर्ती की शानदार गेंदबाजी की सराहना की, जिन्होंने 10 ओवर में 44 रन देकर 5 विकेट चटकाए। कुंबले ने कहा कि पिछले डेढ़ साल में वरुण चक्रवर्ती ने अपनी शानदार गेंदबाजी से कई मैच जिताए हैं और रोहित शर्मा एंड कंपनी के लिए उनकी हालिया परफॉरमेंस सराहनीय रही है।
'Great Sadness': Buttler Reflects On Quitting England's Captaincy Role
T20 World Cup: After stepping down as England white-ball captain following an early exit from the Champions Trophy, Jos Buttler said he was left with "great sadness" after relinquishing his leadership role which he felt was an immense honour.
चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी : न्यूजीलैंड पर जीत के बाद विराट कोहली को मिला 'फील्डर ऑफ द मैच' मेडल
Champions Trophy: भारत के स्टार खिलाड़ी विराट कोहली को न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी के अंतिम ग्रुप मैच में शानदार फील्डिंग के लिए 'फील्डर ऑफ द मैच' मेडल से सम्मानित किया गया।
Very Difficult To Read His Hand: Axar Hails Chakaravarthy's Mental Skills After 5-fer Against NZ
Champions Trophy Group: Spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel lavished praises on mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs in India's 44-run over New Zealand in the last Champions Trophy Group A game in Dubai, saying it is really difficult to read the spinner's mind, and if a batter misses his googly, there is a high chance of losing a wicket.
Champions Trophy: ‘Exceptional’ Chakaravarthy Has Consistently Won Matches In Last 1.5 Years, Says Kumble
ICC Champions Trophy: Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has hailed an exceptional Varun Chakaravarthy for picking 5-42 in India’s 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, saying the wrist-spinner has won matches for the teams he played for in last 1.5 years and that his recent performance is very encouraging for the Rohit Sharma led-side.
Champions Trophy: India Played To The Conditions Beautifully, Says NZ Seamer Henry
Dubai International Stadium: After suffering a 44-run defeat to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, New Zealand seamer Matt Henry said the Rohit Sharma-led side played beautifully as per the conditions due to the knowledge they acquired from their previous Group A games at the Dubai International Stadium.
Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli Bags 'Fielder Of The Match' Medal After Win Over NZ
Udenaka Nuwan Seneviratane: India star Virat Kohli bagged the 'Fielder of the Match' medal for his contributions in the fielding in India's Champions Trophy last group stage win against New Zealand on Sunday.
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