India captain Rohit Sharma responds to accusations that the Men in Blue hold the advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai.

India and Australia have had a massive rivalry for the past few years which has seen Australia usually coming out on top against India. Now India and Australia are meeting again in the semifinals of the currently ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

The rub of green did not go Rohit Sharma's way as the India captain lost the toss for the 11th successive time. Steve Smith, Australia's stand-in captain, opted to bat on a sluggish pitch in Dubai.

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash in Dubai.

India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed suggestions that they have had an unfair advantage by being allowed to play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. India refused to tour Pakistan for the tournament because of the strained political relations between the bitter neighbours,

Rohit Sharma has rejected claims that India has an advantage in the Champions Trophy due to playing all matches in Dubai.

India and Australia meet once again in an ICC tournament as the two nations will play their semi-final match in hopes of securing a spot in the final. During India's semi-final clash against Australia

Rohit Sharma has played down the idea that India have “home” advantage in the Champions Trophy, as the only side playing all their matches at one venue. The tournament favourites will face Australia at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday in the first semi-final.