Steve Smith lamented the inexperience of the bowling group that fell a game short of the Champions Trophy final, but the Australian captain walked away adamant those players would “get bigger and better” after helping his team exceed expectations.
Kohli, Rohit caught ‘hurling expletives’ at sloppy teammate in moment of rage
Virat Kohli was the ice man once again in India’s successful run chase in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, but earlier in the match, he was anything but cool as he snapped at a teammate.
‘What undue advantage?’ Coach unloads over India bias claims… with ironic twist under his nose
India coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday lashed out at critics of his team playing every game in Dubai, after beating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Staggering truth behind shock Aussie selection gamble as Smith cements legacy — Talking Pts
Australia has been knocked out of the Champions Trophy after India sealed a tense four-wicket win during Tuesday’s semi-final in Dubai.
Virat Kohli steers India past Australia and into Champions Trophy final
- Australia 264 all out; India 267-6 in Dubai
- Veteran’s 84 takes his team to four-wicket victory
Many changes of personnel, one simple change of sequence. The World Cup final in 2023 began with Pat Cummins choosing to give Australia’s bowlers the chance to choke India’s batting. A year and a half later, in the Champions Trophy, Steve Smith as injury substitute decided that a very different Australian team should bat first.
Late-career struggles or no, Virat Kohli is one-day cricket’s greatest chaser. And while a miniature tournament semi-final in Dubai is not an equal trade for a World Cup decider in a packed house at home, there will be partial catharsis for this India side beating Australia in a global tournament knockout.
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Harry Brook appears to be the front runner to replace Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain but doubts are growing about the star batter’s suitability for the role.
‘Feel it now more than ever’: Warne tragedy three years on as ‘unbelievable’ tribute revealed
Is it Shane Warne’s “ball of the century” that beguiled Mike Gatting? Or his famous Ashes hattrick at the MCG a year later in 1994?
Sloppy Aussies knocked out as King Kohli helps ‘unstoppable’ Indians seal revenge
Eighteen months after the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak, India finally has its revenge.
‘Strict bubble’: Smith’s twist on India’s controversial CT advantage as Aussie tormentor looms
Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter India’s quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Australia’s semi-final hopes against India depend on spin battle, says Smith
- Captain believes key is how batters take on ‘middle overs’
- Australia still to decide how many spinners to include
White-ball cricket is often about the powerplay at the start of an innings and the death overs at the end, but the Australia captain Steve Smith believes it is the overs in the middle that will decide the Champions Trophy semi-final against India on Tuesday.
Australia go into the Dubai lair that dry pitches and expat fans have turned into a home from home for India with Rohit Sharma’s team seeking to snare them in a web of spin. India used four spinners in their last match against New Zealand, the quartet taking nine wickets, five going to the recalled Varun Chakravarthy.
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Cooper Connolly has officially been added to Australia’s Champions Trophy squad, replacing the injured Matt Short.
India down NZ to lock in blockbuster semi-final clash as Aussies dodge absurd scenario
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Chakravarthy spins out New Zealand to ensure India top group
- India 249-9; New Zealand 205 – India win by 44 runs
- Australia await for India in Dubai semi-final
India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy.
Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249 for nine with Matt Henry, who took five for 42, leading a fine team bowling display backed up by their characteristic sharp catching.
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Glenn Phillips has done it again.
Aussies’ 2000km gamble pays off as ‘crazy’ reality of India advantage sinks in
Australia’s decision to fly to the United Arab Emirates in preparation for a potential semi-final against India has paid off as the Champions Trophy’s scheduling comes under further scrutiny.