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IND Vs AUS: Steve Smith Opines On India’s Dubai Advantage Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semi-Final

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, Australian skipper Steve Smith speaking to the media about his side of the Champions Trophy semifinal.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, Australian skipper Steve Smith speaking to the media. In Smith talk with the media ahead of his side’s ICC Champions Trophy semifinal on Monday, he mentioned his team’s strategy despite India have more familiarity about Dubai set-up. The first ODI since the 2023 World Cup final that they will play against each other will be a battle with India and Australia on March 4th. Australia expect to get their revenge, India counting on their experience in Dubai to give them a home advantage as per Smith says it’s all on board for him.

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Smith Dismisses India’s Perceived Home Advantage In Dubai

Steve Smith put to rest the narrative of India playing all their matches in Dubai, which is seen as a perceived advantage for them. India gives this too much of an advantage, many think but Smith still wasn’t sure. “I don’t know if I have a message, quite frankly. Just go out and play hoping we can give a good performance. India have played all their games here so are on the inside knowledge of the surface. I mean, from where I’m sitting it shouldn’t be an advantage at all really” He said, indicating concern for their standards rather than outside variables.

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Also Read: IND Vs AUS, Champions Trophy Semifinal: Here’s Dubai Weather Forecast & Pitch Report For India Vs Australia Match!

Smith on Dry Pitch Conditions And India’s Strong Form

When it comes to the pitch, Smith said the field was on a bit of a dry end with so much running about in the tournament. “Pitch is so dry, I spoke to groundsman and said he got about a game and a half under his belt,” he noted. Dhawan lauded the in-form Indian side but considers it would be a hard game. “India played very well in their games to date It will be another great cricket match, we are excited about it.” said Root pointing towards the vital semi-final.

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