NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hit back at critics questioning India’s Dubai-only schedule within the Champions Trophy after India’s 4-wicket win over Australia within the first semi-remaining.
“What undue advantage? We practice at ICC Academy, where conditions are different from the stadium. Some people are perpetual cribbers; they need to grow up,” he stated.
Following India’s victory, Gambhir remained targeted on the final word objective. “We’ve had a flawless campaign, but there’s still one more game to go,” he instructed reporters.
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Virat Kohli as soon as once more proved why he’s one of the very best in ODIs, main India’s chase with an excellent 84 off 98 balls.
His 74th ODI fifty ensured India efficiently chased down 265, ending at 267-6 with 13 balls to spare. Kohli additionally grew to become India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy historical past, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan.
“Kohli is a phenomenal ODI player, and he plans his innings exceptionally well,” Gambhir praised the Indian stalwart.
Mohammed Shami (3/48) spearheaded the assault, whereas Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets every to bowl out Australia for 264 in 49.3 overs.
Despite Steve Smith’s 73 and Alex Carey’s 61, Australia struggled to capitalise on sturdy partnerships. Shami returned to dismiss Smith at an important second, and Axar Patel eliminated Glenn Maxwell cheaply, derailing Australia’s momentum.
Kohli and Shreyas Iyer (48) added an important 91-run stand, stabilising the innings after early setbacks. Though Iyer and Axar Patel (27) fell, KL Rahul (42) and Hardik Pandya (28) completed the chase in type.
With this win, India superior to the Champions Trophy remaining in Dubai, the place they’ll face the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand.