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"They've Seen What The Pitch...": Steve Smith Veers Into India's 'Venue Advantage' Row Ahead Of CT 2025 Semi-Final

Australia captain Steve Smith indicated a larger role for spinners on a dry pitch in Dubai, and said his side's fortunes in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday depend on how they negate the Indian slow bowlers. India employed four spinners against New Zealand in their final Group A match here on Sunday, and choked a capable Kiwis batting unit to register a 44-run win. "I think not just Chakravarthy, I think the rest of their spin has quality as well. So I think for us, the game is probably how we play their spin. Yeah, it's going to be a challenge,” Smith said on Monday, on the eve of the last-four match against India.

"ICC, Why?" Viv Richards' Stunning Take On India's Champions Trophy 2025 'Venue Advantage' Row

"Annoyed" and "hurt" with the absence of West Indies in the Champions Trophy, the legendary Sir Vivian Richards wants the Caribbean side to take a leaf out of Afghanistan's book to re-establish themselves as a force in world cricket. West Indies and Sri Lanka, the two former ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy winning sides, failed to make the cut for the eight-team event being played in Pakistan and Dubai. "I'm just hoping that my West Indies team can take a leaf out of these guys' book, because there is a passion and energy that the Afghanis have brought to the game," Richards, who is the governing council member of the International Masters League, told media on Sunday.

"Hoping West Indies Can Take Leaf Out Of Afghanistan": Vivian Richards

Champions Trophy 2025 will be remembered for the ages to come. The 50-over format tournament returned after a hiatus of eight years and saw numerous controversies even before the beginning. Defending champions Pakistan, who clinched the title in the 2017-edition, were the only hosts but India's games were played in Dubai due to the political tension between the two nations. As per the expectations, Rohit Sharma and co gave an exemplary performance and entered the semi-finals after remaining unbeatable in the league stage.

Australia's Zampa looking for best form ahead of India semi-final

Australia spinner Adam Zampa says he is below his best at the Champions Trophy but will still be ready to take big wickets in the semi-final against India on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Rs 561 Crore Stadium Renovation In Tatters? Fan Shares Harrowing Experience In Champions Trophy 2025

Ahead Of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board spent big on renovating three stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi. However, the cost shot by over five billion rupees (approx USD 20.4 million). The original estimated budget for the renovation of PCB venues in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi was 12.3 billion Pakistani rupees (approx. Rs 383 crore), which went up to 18 billion Pakistan rupees (approx. Rs 561 crore). However, rain in two venues - Rawalpindi and Lahore - have seen match washouts.

Sunil Sunil Gavaskar Exposes Pakistan's Security In Champions Trophy, Embarrasses PCB

Team India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 saw the tournament being converted into a hybrid model, with Rohit Sharma & Co playing their matches in Dubai. Apprehensions over team's security were the biggest reason cited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) when the reason behind such a stance was sought. While other international teams have played all of their Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, questions arose over the validity of India's claims. However, Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar shut down the chatter, highlighting 'security lapse' incidents that took place in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy. (India vs New Zealand)

Australia, South Africa forced to wait on Champions Trophy semi-final venues

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.

Ex-India World Cup Winner Slams Pakistan On Champions Trophy Arrangements, Says "Bad Advertisement..."

Former India cricketer Madan Lal believes the poor drainage system that was on exhibition during the Champions Trophy match between Afghanistan and Australia at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium is a "bad advertisement" for Pakistan. The underwhelming drainage system of Gaddafi Stadium was on exhibition during the second innings of Afghanistan's and Australia's Group B encounter on Friday. During the Group B encounter between Afghanistan and Australia in the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, rain intervened in the on-field action after 12.5 overs. After the rain had halted, there were plenty of water puddles all over the ground.

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"They've Seen What The Pitch...": Steve Smith Veers Into India's 'Venue Advantage' Row Ahead Of CT 2025 Semi-Final

"ICC, Why?" Viv Richards' Stunning Take On India's Champions Trophy 2025 'Venue Advantage' Row

"Hoping West Indies Can Take Leaf Out Of Afghanistan": Vivian Richards

Australia's Zampa looking for best form ahead of India semi-final

Pakistan's Rs 561 Crore Stadium Renovation In Tatters? Fan Shares Harrowing Experience In Champions Trophy 2025

Sunil Sunil Gavaskar Exposes Pakistan's Security In Champions Trophy, Embarrasses PCB

Australia, South Africa forced to wait on Champions Trophy semi-final venues

Ex-India World Cup Winner Slams Pakistan On Champions Trophy Arrangements, Says "Bad Advertisement..."