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"No One Is Going To Help You": Shreyas Iyer's Blunt Admission After New Zealand Heroics

Probably not one of the first names on the team sheet when India's Champions Trophy squad was assembled, Shreyas Iyer has proved that he is the most reliable No 4 batter that the side has. The batter, who was set to be snubbed for the first ODI against England before the start of the Champions Trophy, put in some terrific performances since that assignment to reaffirm the cricketing fraternity of his exemplary credentials in the 50-over format. After a match-winning 79 against New Zealand on Sunday, Iyer admitted that the last one and a half years have given him a lot of personal growth which he is making the most of now.

India vs Australia, Champions Trophy Semi-Final: Key Insights, Strengths And Weaknesses

It is the ultimate showdown in cricket. It is the biggest rivalry of this century. It is India vs Australia at an ICC event. It is India vs Australia in the semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai! India have been in menacing form in the tournament and are the only team to win all of their group-stage encounters. Australia, on the other hand, despite the handicap in their pace attack, have looked in ominous form with the bat. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the two teams and some key insights ahead of the mega contest.

India's Playing XI vs Australia: Rohit Sharma's Selection Hint For CT 2025 Semifinal, Pinpoints Tempting Factor

India captain Rohit Sharma did not commit to following the four-spinner template in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia, but said Varun Chakravarthy's splendid effort against New Zealand has made that option very “tempting.” India played with Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel and the quartet wrecked the Kiwis, sharing nine wickets among them in their team's 44-run win here on Sunday. “We really need to think, even if we want to play four spinners, how we can squeeze four spinners. The reason I say it is because we are very much aware of the conditions here and we know exactly what works and what doesn't work,” Rohit said in his pre-match press conference.

"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.

"Rohit Sharma Is Fat" Comment Row To Demoralise India in CT 2025? BCCI's 'Unfortunate' Response

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday slammed Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed for questioning India captain Rohit Sharma's captaincy credentials and fitness levels, saying it was very unfortunate for a responsible person to pass such a trivial comment in the middle of the national team's Champions Trophy campaign. India have reached the semifinals of the ICC event and play Australia in the semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday. They beat New Zealand on Sunday to top their group. "Very unfortunate for a responsible person to pass such a trivial comment when the team is in the midst of such a marquee ICC tournament. It may have demoralising effect on an individual or the team," Saikia told PTI.

"Pathetic, Uncalled For": Ex-India Star's Brutal Take On 'Rohit Sharma Fat-Shaming' Row

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad was extremely critical of Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed over her comments about Rohit Sharma. During India's Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand, she took to social media to call Rohit 'fat'. “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” Shama wrote in a post which she deleted later. However, the comments from Shama Mohamed resulted in a massive backlash and Prasad went to call them "absolutely pathetic" and "uncalled for".

India brace for ‘nervy times’ against Australia in semifinal

DUBAI: Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect “fightbacks” and “nervy times” against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Al-Nassr endure frustrating time in Iran without Ronaldo

RIYADH: Al-Nassr were held to a goalless draw by Esteghlal in the first leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 tie on Monday.

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"No One Is Going To Help You": Shreyas Iyer's Blunt Admission After New Zealand Heroics

India vs Australia, Champions Trophy Semi-Final: Key Insights, Strengths And Weaknesses

India's Playing XI vs Australia: Rohit Sharma's Selection Hint For CT 2025 Semifinal, Pinpoints Tempting Factor

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

"Rohit Sharma Is Fat" Comment Row To Demoralise India in CT 2025? BCCI's 'Unfortunate' Response

"Pathetic, Uncalled For": Ex-India Star's Brutal Take On 'Rohit Sharma Fat-Shaming' Row

India brace for ‘nervy times’ against Australia in semifinal

Al-Nassr endure frustrating time in Iran without Ronaldo