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Steve Smith Waxes Lyrical On Virat Kohli Despite Defeat, Gives Massive 'The Best The Game Has Seen' Praise

Following his team's loss in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australian skipper Steve Smith hailed Virat Kohli as the "best chaser the game has ever seen". In a high-stakes clash dominated by echoes of the past, India avenged its 2023 final heartbreak by sending Australia through the exit door with an exhilarating four-wicket triumph in Dubai on Tuesday night. Virat's chase masterclass once again grabbed the spotlight as his perfectly-calculated knock of 84 runs guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia, lifting them from 43/2 to a successful run chase of 265 runs, which was proving to be tricky initially. Once again, the 36-year-old made a tough run-chase look like a cakewalk and re-wrote several records in the process.

"As Long As Love...": Virat Kohli's Big 'Batting' Revelation After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics

Following a match-winning knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, star India batter Virat Kohli expressed his love for the game of cricket and batting, and said that as long as that 'love' is alive, everything else can be taken care of. With a sublime knock of 84 in 98 deliveries, decorated with five boundaries and plenty of elegant-looking singles and doubles, Virat proved that his run-chasing skills are as good as new and the hunger for runs still remains the same. His knock once again outclassed Australia and took India to the ICC Champions Trophy finals, where they will take on New Zealand and South Africa. Virat won the 'Player of the Match' for his knock.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

India might have progressed to the ICC Champions Trophy final but the cricket world missed out on the golden opportunity of seeing another Virat Kohli hundred. Kohli, on the cusp of his 52nd hundred in the format, was dismissed while trying to go for a maximum on the bowling of Adam Zampa. However, Virat could only find the long-on fielder. As Kohli returned to the dressing room, India head coach Gautam Gambhir seemed to have shared his disappointment with the manner of the star batter's dismissal.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Play In Olympics 2028? BCCI Sent Big "Let Them Play" Message

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler S Sreesanth urged fans as well as experts to stop speculating about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirement. Both star batters had disappointing outings during the Test series against Australia resulting a lot of chatter around their future. However, following India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, Sreesanth said that he wants to duo to play in the Olympics 2028 and win the gold medal for the country. Cricket will be played in the Los Angeles Olympics and Sreesanth urged the BCCI to "let them keep playing" so that they can clinch the gold medal.

"You Cockroach": Javed Akhtar Blasts Social Media User For Fat-Shaming Rohit Sharma

Renowned lyricist and Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar got into a verbal spat with a social media user after he was accused of fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Following India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, Akhtar took to social media to post - "Once again Virat has proved that he is the strongest pillar of today's Indian cricket' s edifice ! ! ! . Hats off !!" While he was praising Virat Kohli for his brilliant half-century, the user accused him of fat-shaming Rohit. "If virat is strongest pillar then who is Rohit sharma? Heaviest pillar? Shame on you javed saab for fat shaming Indian captain," the user posted on X (formerly Twitter) in response to Javed Akhtar's message and mockingly called Rohit the "heaviest piller".

Massive Feat For Virat Kohli, Achieves This Huge Champions Trophy Record vs Australia

Senior batter Virat Kohli added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he became India's leading run-scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy history during the semi-final clash against Australia at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Kohli surpassed former India opener Shikhar Dhawan's tally of 701 runs in 10 games from 2013 to 2017. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is the third-highest scorer for India in the tournament with 665 runs in 13 matches from 1998 to 2004. The 36-year-old reached the milestone during India's chase of 265. Kohli achieved the feat in his 17th Champions Trophy match for India.

"Hardik Pandya's Knee Was Twisted": Big Claim Emerges After India Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Following India's emphatic win over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh hailed star India batter Virat Kohli's match-winning knock, but said that the shot that led to his dismissal was an "unnecessary" one. Virat's chase masterclass once again grabbed the spotlight as his perfectly-calculated knock of 84 runs guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia, lifting them from 43/2 to a successful run chase of 265 runs, which was proving to be tricky initially. Once again, the 36-year-old made a tough run-chase look like a cakewalk and re-wrote several records in the process. Speaking to ANI after the match, "Virat is a match-winner. But I feel sad because that shot was unnecessary. He should have finished the match. He is like a son to me. He could have done a century and had India lost, it would have been wasted. He changed the game today. I would like to say this to people who criticise Virat, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, that they should stop, become your child's support so that we keep make progress."

Gautam Gambhir Issues Clear Statement On Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning chase masterclass against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, saying that he knows how to plan his runs and adapt to conditions really quickly. Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.

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Steve Smith Waxes Lyrical On Virat Kohli Despite Defeat, Gives Massive 'The Best The Game Has Seen' Praise

"As Long As Love...": Virat Kohli's Big 'Batting' Revelation After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Play In Olympics 2028? BCCI Sent Big "Let Them Play" Message

"You Cockroach": Javed Akhtar Blasts Social Media User For Fat-Shaming Rohit Sharma

Massive Feat For Virat Kohli, Achieves This Huge Champions Trophy Record vs Australia

"Hardik Pandya's Knee Was Twisted": Big Claim Emerges After India Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Gautam Gambhir Issues Clear Statement On Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy