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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Left Fuming, Launch Angry Rant At Kuldeep Yadav. Reason Is....

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were left fuming by Kuldeep Yadav during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. During the 32nd over of the Australian innings, Steve Smith played the ball to Virat at mid-wicket and took a single off Kuldeep's bowling. The star batter collected the batter quickly and unleashed a hard throw towards the bowler but Kuldeep decided to move away from its direction. Rohit, who was fielding at cover, collected the throw but he was not happy with Kuldeep's lack of effort. Both Virat and Rohit were visibly angry with the spinner and they launched an angry rant which has gone viral on social media.

India Look To Spin A New Tale Against Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final

History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday. It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in global tournaments even without their lead cast of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Their stunning chase of 352 against England at Lahore a few days back validates the thought.

How Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav Has Becomes India's Go-To Death Overs Bowler In Champions Trophy 2025

Kuldeep Yadav's art of left-arm wrist spin is subtle. It's not endearingly garish as it was in the world of Shane Warne or Abdul Qadir. His magic is well-concealed by layers of plainness and courage. A rewind to India's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan last Sunday will validate that impression. Pakistan still had some life in their innings at 200 for five with eight overs to spare, and an in-form Salman Agha was at the crease with Khushdil Shah. Skipper Rohit Sharma pressed Kuldeep into service. Immediately, Agha saw a scoring opportunity but his shimmy at Kuldeep's stock delivery ended in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja.

India's Likely Playing XI vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma To Make One Surprise Change?

After a comprehensive victory against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener, the Indian cricket team takes on arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group B match on Sunday. Shubman Gill was the star of the match for India, scoring a brilliant hundred to set expectations clear right from the start. Though India ticked most boxes in their tournament opener, one change can be expected to be made as Rohit Sharma's men take on Mohammad Rizwan's side in their second match, especially keeping the opponent team's composition in mind.

"He Has Got Something Different Which Is Why He Is Here": Rohit Sharma On India Star Picked For Champions Trophy

Chakravarthy was a last-minute addition to the India squad for Champions Trophy with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal making way for the mystery spinner. Chakravarthy has got the opportunity following a stellar season in the T20 format. When asked about the spinner's inclusion, Rohit said Chakravarthy was picked for a reason. "He doesn't throw many variations in the net. He throws the ball in the same way. Maybe he doesn't even want to show us what he has (laughs). But that is a good thing. He has got a certain weapon that he wants to put out there when it actually matters.

"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday defended picking five spinners in the Champions Trophy squad, saying three of them are all-rounders who add a lot of value to his team. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are the two specialists spinners while the other options in that department are Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who all are very capable batters. The spin-heavy side has three fast-bowling options in the form of Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana with Hardik Pandya being the sole pace all-rounder.

India's XI For 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Springs Big Surprise, Makes 3 Changes, Yet No Rishabh Pant

With India 2-0 up, as many as three players found a spot each in India's playing XI for the third and final ODI against England. Yet, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant found no place in the team for the dead rubber. Pant, who was added to India's squad not just for the ODI series against England but also for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. After India won the first two matches, changes were expected to be made with the team. While India skipper Rohit Sharma did announce multiple swaps in the playing XI, KL Rahul continued to be persisted for the role behind the stumps as Pant warmed the bench.

India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Up 2-0 in the series, the Indian cricket team hosts England for the third and final ODI at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the fate of the series already sealed, expect India skipper Rohit Sharma to try a few fresh places in the playing XI. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh could all get a chance to play, especially keeping the team's ICC Champions Trophy participation in mind. There is bound to be a special focus on Virat Kohli too as the entire country awaits his return to form.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Left Fuming, Launch Angry Rant At Kuldeep Yadav. Reason Is....

India Look To Spin A New Tale Against Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final

How Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav Has Becomes India's Go-To Death Overs Bowler In Champions Trophy 2025

India's Likely Playing XI vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma To Make One Surprise Change?

"He Has Got Something Different Which Is Why He Is Here": Rohit Sharma On India Star Picked For Champions Trophy

"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

India's XI For 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Springs Big Surprise, Makes 3 Changes, Yet No Rishabh Pant

India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?