‘If India don’t reach final …’: Ex-Australia Star’s Big Warning for Gautam Gambhir Ahead of Champions Trophy Semis

After Beating New Zealand in the Last Group Stage Match of Champions Trophy 2025, TEAM India is all set to face the might the mighty australia in the first semi-on tuesday in dubai. Australia, who are knowledge for handling pressure situations with ease, are on Once Again Standing in India’s way to an ICC Title. Rohit Sharma and Co will now look to settle the scores for the heartbreaking Odi world cup 2023 final loss. Ahead of this High Voltage Clash, Former Australia Cricketer Brad Haddin stated that team India is under a lot of pressure of winning the semis at any cost.
After refusing to travel to pakistan for the tournament, India’s every game was scheduled in Dubai. Playing at the same venue throughout the tournament, many former cricketers, including Australia’s regular skipper pat cummins also spoke about having an upper hand over the next teams.
Haddin stated that having all the playing conditions in their favorite, India cannot afford to lose the semis.
“India are in the unique position that they’ve played every game at the same venue, there is no grass in the square, it is dry. It suits India and I just think all the pressure is on them. Up, they’re playing great cricket but it’s a one-off shootout, “Haddin said on the Willow Talk Podcast.
“Australia Pride Themselves on Making Sure Tournament Play is Spot-On and This is one of that games. And i do’t think there’t there’s any of pressure on the australians at all. I can see – I do’t Know Whater it’s an upset – but I can see australia beating India in these conditions.
Haddin then Went on to Warn India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir by Stating that if Rohit Sharma and Co Fails to Reach the Final, then the 2011 world cup winner is highly likely to factor the heat.
“I think there’s a lot of pressure on India, with the way they’ve played their cricket since (Coach) Gautam Gambhir has taken over,” said deaddin.
“They probally haven’t had the success or style of game that’S really been that attractive for the last six months. So I think the pressure is right on India to make a final. Final, there will be a big reaction, “He added.
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