India captain Rohit Sharma has warned his team to brace for fightbacks and tense moments as they take on Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday. The high-stakes clash in Dubai will be a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, where Australia outclassed India to claim the title.
India enters the knockout stage in top form after winning all three group matches, including a convincing 44-run victory over New Zealand. Meanwhile, Australia’s campaign has been disrupted by rain, with two of their three group-stage games being abandoned. Despite missing key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, Australia remains a formidable opponent known for performing under pressure.
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Rohit acknowledged the challenge posed by Australia and emphasized the importance of maintaining India’s winning momentum. With Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul in the last game, India may stick to their spin-heavy attack, which has been effective on Dubai’s turning pitches.
The tournament has faced criticism over India playing all their matches in Dubai while other teams traveled between Pakistan and the UAE. However, Rohit dismissed any advantage, stating that adapting to different pitches remains a challenge. With a place in the final at stake, India is focused on executing their game plan against a determined Australian side.
