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  Rohit Sharma closes in on Brian Lara's unwanted world record as Australia opt to bat first

  March 04, 2025 14:43 IST

  The much-awaited semi-final clash between India and Australia is being played today in the Champions Trophy. After winning the toss, the Aussies have opted to bat first. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is closing in on an unwanted record list after losing yet another toss.

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  IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final playing XIs: Australia make 2 changes, India remain unchanged

  March 04, 2025 15:14 IST

  Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai. It was the 11th consecutive toss lost for Rohit Sharma and the 14th straight for India in ODIs but the Men in Blue will hope for the results to stay the same as last three games.

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  Why is Indian team wearing black armbands in Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia?

  March 04, 2025 15:06 IST

  Read to find out why the Indian team are wearing black armbands in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash against Australia.

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  Stats: 3 milestones Kohli, Rohit chase during Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia

  March 04, 2025 14:19 IST

  India will be up against Australia in the mother of all clashes, an ICC knockout, probably the biggest one since the World Cup 2023 final and will be a little extra motivated to get to the final. India need their big stars to fire with the bat with the wicket set to be a little dry and sluggish.

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  IND vs AUS Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: India beat Australia by four wickets

  March 05, 2025 13:36 IST

  India vs Australia live score: India are all set to take on Australia in the 1st semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The winner of the clash will be going into the final and taking on either New Zealand or South Africa in the summit clash.

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  'Felt like we fielded for 6 hours and batted for 20 mins': Travis Head on 'memorable' WC 2023 final

  March 04, 2025 13:34 IST

  India will take on Australia in the first semi-final of the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on March 4 while hoping to dismiss Travis Head early. Head has been India's nemesis year-long across formats and with it being a knockout, there will be a few relieved faces seeing his back.

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  Dinesh Karthik highlights major 'concern' India need to be wary of ahead of Champions Trophy semis

  March 04, 2025 11:32 IST

  India start as favourites against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final but majorly because they have played as many as three matches in Dubai already and have a fair idea as to how the surface would or might play but Dinesh Karthik had a warning for the Men in Blue ahead of the big clash.

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  IND vs AUS Dream11 prediction: Best picks for India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final

  March 04, 2025 10:00 IST

  The finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023, India and Australia, will be up against each other in yet another ICC knockout as the Men in Blue attempt at healing the 15-month-old wounds. Despite the 'advantage' debate, India have played outstanding cricket and will hope for more of the same in the semi.

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  IND vs AUS live: When and where to watch India vs Australia, CT semi-final on TV and streaming?

  March 04, 2025 9:33 IST

  Australia are hamstrung with a number of injuries in their squad but their batting still has depth and quality with several spin options. The knockouts just get the best out of them and India will have to be wary of the familiar foes, who have the ability to win games out of nowhere.

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  Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals: Schedule, venues, timings, live streaming - all you need to know

  March 04, 2025 8:16 IST

  The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy has reached its sharp end with four out of the original eight remaining in the competition. India will be up against familiar foes in Australia in the first semi-final while South Africa, the inaugural champions, will take on New Zealand in the second.

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  UP Warriorz shot out for their lowest WPL total, Gujarat Giants make giant stride in standings

  March 03, 2025 23:52 IST

  The Gujarat Giants have made a giant stride in the Women's Premier League 2025 points table after their big win over UP Warriorz in their sixth match of the tournament. GG shot out UPW for their lowest-ever score in WPL and won the match by 81 runs.

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  NZ-W vs SL-W Live: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka women's ODI series on streaming?

  March 03, 2025 23:08 IST

  Injuries, withdrawals and omissions have depleted the New Zealand women's squad a bit but it will be a good challenge for the White Ferns at home to play a spin-heavy Sri Lankan side not only to prepare for the ODI World Cup later this year in India but also test their bench strength.

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  IND vs AUS CT 2025 semifinal pitch report: How Dubai International Cricket Stadium's turf can play?

  March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India and Australia have been unbeaten in the Champions Trophy 2025 so far, however, one among them will lose that tag after the semifinal. The two teams lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the first semifinal. Check the pitch report of the Dubai venue.

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  India eye ODI redemption against Australia in potential last dance for senior statesmen

  March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India are much stronger on paper than Australia even without their champion Jasprit Bumrah. However, Australia and ICC knockouts sounds a different love story altogether. India will be looking for their ODI redemption some 14 months after the billion hearts were shattered in the World Cup 2023.

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  Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of Year Award; Verstappen, Biles for other honours

  March 03, 2025 20:04 IST

  Rishabh Pant is among six athletes nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. The nomination points towards the epic comeback Pant made from a horrific car crash in late December 2022. Pant is now back, doing his job in the world of cricket.

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  Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacts to Shama Mohamed's comments on Rohit Sharma

  March 03, 2025 19:42 IST

  Congress National Spokesperson Shama Mohamed had called India captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'the most unimpressive captain India has ever had'. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacted to Mohamed's comments, stating that the comments are 'not only deeply shameful but also outright pathetic.'

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  South Africa vs England International Masters League T20 Highlights: South Africa win by 7 wickets

  March 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  South Africa M vs England M International Masters League T20 Highlights: South Africa defeated England by seven wickets to register their first-ever win in the tournament. Led by Hashim Amla's fifty, the Proteas chased down 158 with ease.

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  Rohit Sharma 'tempted' to play four spinners against Australia in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

  March 03, 2025 17:32 IST

  India went with four spinners in their last group stage fixture against New Zealand, as Varun Chakravarthy took a match-winning five-wicket haul after playing his first game in the Champions Trophy 2025. India skipper Rohit Sharma has conceded that it is tempting to play four spinners in semis too.

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  Rohit Sharma rejects 'home advantage' in Champions Trophy, says 'Dubai is new for us too'

  March 03, 2025 16:53 IST

  Several former cricketers have called out India's advantage of staying in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma has rejected claims, saying that the pitches have behaved differently in all the matches played in Dubai so far.

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  Day-Night Test set to return to West Indies in 2025 after 7 years

  March 03, 2025 16:26 IST

  West Indies are set to England, Ireland, Australia and Pakistan this year in the home season. Now add to that the day-night Test, and the fans will be excited for some thrilling action in 2025 at different venues. Apart from these teams in Men's cricket, they will host Women's World Cup qualifiers.

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  What will happen if IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final is washed out?

  March 03, 2025 15:58 IST

  India and Australia are set to face each other in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. What are the playing conditions set for semifinals? What will happen if it rains in the match? Is there a reserve day? Here are all the details:

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  Kolkata Knight Riders announce Ajinkya Rahane as captain for IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer named deputy

  March 03, 2025 16:03 IST

  Ajinkya Rahane has been named the Kolkata Knight Riders' captain for IPL 2025. Rahane has previously led the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian cash-rich league. Venkatesh Iyer has been named the vice-captain of the defending champions.

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  Kolkata Knight Riders unveil new '3-star' jersey ahead of IPL 2025

  March 03, 2025 15:04 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to name their captain but have started setting the stage for the big announcement with the launch of the new shiny jersey and having registered three stars in the Gemini Constellation in a tribute to their three IPL titles.

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  BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reacts to body-shaming comments on Rohit Sharma

  March 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  Rohit Sharma has been trending ever since Congress national spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed's controversial remarks about him. For the unversed, Shama referred to the Indian skipper as 'fat' while also calling him the most unimpressive captain India has ever had.

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  Virat Kohli wins 'Fielder of the Match' medal after India's 44-run win over New Zealand

  March 03, 2025 13:13 IST

  India registered their third consecutive win in the ongoing Champions Trophy, brushing New Zealand aside by 44 runs in Dubai. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip, announced Virat Kohli as the winner of the best fielder medal.

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  Shreyas Iyer leaves Kapil Dev behind in elite Champions Trophy list, set to break Tendulkar's record

  March 03, 2025 13:05 IST

  Shreyas Iyer continued to prove why he is such an important component of the Indian ODI team as he smashed a quality 79 against New Zealand on a Dubai wicket where the Kiwis folded to 205 all out and India found themselves in trouble early doors at 30/3.

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  Axar Patel's self-belief key in his growth as an all-rounder in ODIs and T20Is

  March 03, 2025 12:39 IST

  India all-rounder Axar Patel is arguably in the best phase of his career in white-ball formats. While he was recently appointed the vice-captain of the team for England T20Is, Axar is consistently delivering 10 overs and batting at five in ODIs. What changed for him with the bat?

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  Kohli tries to touch Axar Patel's feet after spinner dismisses Williamson, video goes viral - WATCH

  March 03, 2025 10:01 IST

  India continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy with a massive win against New Zealand in the final Group A clash in Dubai. Kane Williamson with a gritty 81 fought for a while but with him running out of partners and a rising required rate, it wasn't to be for the Kiwis.