The 42-year-old is hoping for his first deal in the competition after year extension with Lancashire

Simmons’ extension was one of several topics discussed during a board meeting in Dhaka

UP Warriorz were 48 for 6 at one point in reply and slipped to bottom of the table after an 81-run thrashing

Australia had arrived in Dubai not knowing whether they would be staying in Dubai, or heading to Lahore for the second semi-final

Apart from Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell, no other Australian batter in the top seven has faced Varun before

The India captain also feels that the pitches in Dubai have been challenging for batters, while the bowlers have also had to adjust

India have marched ahead of Australia since the World Cup final in 2023, but the gap matters less with a spot in the final on the line

England need a new white-ball leader but the risks of over-burdening crucial player are rife

He is often twinned with Rajinder Goel for the misfortune of being great left-arm spinners in the time of Bishan Bedi

The time has come again for another India vs Australia classic, this time at the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.