India cricket team made no changes to their playing XI for their Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia. Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the 14th time on Tuesday. The Men in Blue have been asked to bowl first in the contest in Dubai. This means Varun Chakravarthy retains his place in the playing XI and India would go ahead with 4 spinners.
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Varun Chakravarthy stays, Harshit Rana out: India to play with 4 spinners in Champions Trophy semi-final vs AUS Rohit Sharma’s toss jinx continues, loses 11th consecutive toss as India’s ODI captain Is IND vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025 Live Telecast Available on DD Sports?After impressing with a five-wicket haul in just his 2nd ODI, India have decided to retain Varun Chakravarthy in their playing XI. Rohit has decided to go ahead with the same 4-spinner combo that they fielded in the game against New Zealand. The surface at the Dubai International Cricket stadium favours the spinners heaviily and it is evident from India’s previous contest against NZ.
9 out of 10 wickets were taken by spinners in India’s final group stage match against New Zealand. Chakravarthy, who was included in the Indian squad in the last-minute, surprised the Kiwi batters with his mystery component and ability to take the batters by surprise with his pace and variations.
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