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Who is Tanveer Sangha? Jalandhar-born leggie in Australia's XI vs India

The Dubai wicket has been spin-friendly in the tournament, and with runs on the board, the Jalandhar-born leg-spinner could pose a great threat to Indian batters, who struggled against New Zealand

Here's why Indian team is wearing black arm-band during IND vs AUS SF today

Shivalkar, who passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday, was a pillar of Bombay's Ranji Trophy dominance and remains one of the finest left-arm spinners to have graced the Indian circuit.

Rohit stares at unwanted record with longest toss-losing streak in ODIs

India's captain has now lost 11 tosses in a row, just one misfortune away from record of 12 held by West Indies legend Brian Lara between October 1998 and May 1999.

Champions Trophy: Umpires and match referee for India vs Australia SF today

English umpire Michael Gough has been appointed as the third umpire for India vs Australia first semifinal, while Zimbabwe's Andy Pycroft will oversee proceedings as the match referee

Champions Trophy 1st SF, IND vs AUS Playing 11: Two changes in Aussies XI

India vs Australia semifinal Playing 11: Rohit's losing streak at the toss continues; Australia make two changes. India unchanged

Champions Trophy semis: IND vs AUS pitch report, Dubai Stadium key stats

India vs Australia semifinal toss prediction: Out of 61 games played at Dubai International Stadium, teams winning the toss have emerged victorious just 29 times.

Champions Trophy semifinal: India vs Australia head-to-head in ICC events

IND vs AUS head-to-head: The Champions Trophy has seen India and Australia cross swords four times before, with India winning two and losing one of those encounters.

Champions Trophy Semis 1: IND vs AUS Playing 11, live match time, streaming

India vs Australia Playing 11: The Aussies are expected to make at least one change in their playing XI, bringing in Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Matthew Short.

Rohit dismisses unfair advantage claims, calls Dubai wicket a challenge

With the semi-final against Australia looming, the Indian captain reinforced that his team has had to adapt quickly to unpredictable conditions.

IND vs AUS semi-final: Rohit Sharma downplays expectations on India

Skipper Rohit Sharma dismissed the thought that India are under added pressure against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, and felt that "pressure to win" will be equal on both the teams. India have not beaten Australia in the ICC knockouts matches since winning the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal. "Look, they are a great opposition to play against. All we had to do is what we have been thinking about the last three games and we have to approach that game in a similar fashion. We understand the opposition and how they play and stuff like that," Rohit said in the pre-match press conference. Rohit also warned of some intense competition in the semifinal to be played here on Tuesday. "We will expect some nervy times as well in the middle. But that is how the game is being played these days. And you are talking about the semifinal. Obviously, the pressure will be on both teams to win that game," he added. Rohit said Australia will offer a tough "fight back" even without some big

IND vs AUS semis preview: India look to spin a new tale in ICC knockouts

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 here 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. The last time India triumphed against Australia in the knockout stage of an ICC event was way back in 2011 World Cup quarterfinal. India lost to Australia in the semifinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup and in the title clash of the 2023 ODI World Cup before succumbing to them in the World Test Championship final in 2023. This Indian side will realistically hope to rewrite that largely melancholic script over the last 14 years and the primary

Champions Trophy: Axar finds 'self-belief' in his journey as an all-rounder

Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an useful all-rounder in white ball formats, and for him "self-belief" is the key ingredient in that transformation. In the latest instance, Axar made a handy 42 and then claimed the prized wicket of Kane Williamson with his left-arm spin to play an important role in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. "I was not able to click earlier and it was in the back of the mind that I was not able to show my talent. Maybe, I was putting more pressure on myself back then, despite knowing that I have the talent," Axar said in a mixed zone interaction with reporters here. But an unbeaten 35-ball 64 against the West Indies at Barbados in 2022 unlocked his mind. The knock helped India chase down a daunting 312. "After that match against the West Indies, I knew I could finish games. As soon as I gained that self-belief, I didn't think much about whether I wanted to show batting to anyone or not. "I know that

India's familiarity with conditions gave spinners the edge over us: Henry

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said India's familiarity with the conditions here helped them pick a suitable bowling unit as their spin quartet, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, kept his side under constant pressure during the Champions Trophy match here. India, who are playing all their matches in Dubai, fielded Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel against the Kiwis here on Sunday during their 44-run victory in the final Group A match. "I think, obviously, the way to have four frontline spinners was a really effective way to play. I think having that luxury of knowing (conditions)they played to the conditions beautifully. That was probably the challenge for us," Henry said in the post-match press conference. "We knew that they were going to play the four spinners. They bowled beautifully. They read the situation and the conditions well. Yeah, unfortunately, we couldn't get across the line." Chakravarthy was the most impressive among the four spinners, taking a

India vs Australia semis: Kohli vs Zampa to take centre stage on March 4

Australian leg-spinner Zampa enjoyed success against Kohli in One Day Internationals (ODIs), dismissing him five times since 2017

He has got something different: Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy selection

The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's bowling influenced his selection for India's last Champions Trophy group game against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said here on Sunday after the move proved to be a masterstroke. Chakaravarthy justified his selection in the XI with excellent figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, as India registered a convincing 44-run victory to top Group A on way to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis in second place. "He has got something different about him, so wanted to try and see what he had to offer. We got to think a little about what to do for the next game, it's a good headache. If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him," Rohit said of Chakaravarthy at the presentation ceremony. India will play Australia in the first semifinal here on Tuesday with New Zealand taking on South Africa the following day in Lahore. "It will be a good game, Australia has a rich history of playing well in ICC tournaments, but is is about us and what

Varun Chakravarthy becomes fastest Indian to claim a five-fer in ODIs

Speaking after the match, Chakravarthy admitted that he felt nervous in the initial stages but gradually settled into his rhythm.

IND vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas-spinners shine to keep India unbeaten

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS: India will now face Australia in semifinal 1 on Tuesday

Champions Trophy: When is 1st semifinal? Which teams will clash in Dubai?

Check Champions Trophy 2025 1st semi-final teams, date and time along with the live telecast and streaming details here.

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal schedule, India time table, live streaming

India will face Australia in the semifinal 1 on March 4. New Zealand will face South Africa in the semifinal 2 on March 5.

Champions Trophy 2025: 2nd semis date and time, live streaming in India

Check Champions Trophy 2025 2nd semi-final teams, date, time and live streaming and telecast details here.