India’s captain Gautam Gambhir defended their Dubai-only schedule after defeating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 84, leading India’s chase with contributions from Shreyas Iyer and others. Mohammed Shami and the bowlers restricted Australia to 264. India advanced to the final to face the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand.
‘Some people are perpetual cribbers’: Gambhir on Dubai-only criticism
