Australia’s aggressive right-handed opener, Matthew Short, has been ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of their highly anticipated semi-final clash against unbeaten India. Short, injured during the Kangaroos' match against Afghanistan on February 8, will be replaced by Cooper Connolly in the 15-man squad.

(Reuters) -Australia spinner Adam Zampa says he is below his best at the Champions Trophy but will still be ready to take big wickets in the semi-final against India on Tuesday. Zampa took 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore to help Australia reach the last four of the ODI tournament.

Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect "fightbacks" and "nervy times" against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

After Varun Chakravarthy left New Zealand exposed with his mystery spin, India captain Rohit Sharma feels the team selection is a "good headache" to have for the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing Champions Trophy,

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday became a "good headache" for India ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after his match-winning five-wicket haul against New Zealand, said captain Rohit Sharma.

India secured a dominant 44-run victory over New Zealand in Dubai, booking a semifinal clash with Australia. Varun Chakravarty impressed on his tournament debut, while Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India's triumph.