India, March 5 -- Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, on Tuesday, returned to the Indian dressing room and delivered a rousing speech as the team beat Australia in the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium. Virat Kohli scored a valiant 84, and Mohammed Shami picked three wickets as India scripted a fur-wicket win to remain unbeaten in the ICC tournament.

Shastri returned to the Indian dressing room to present the customary 'Fielder of the Match' award. India's fielding coach, T Dilip, picked four contenders: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli.

Amid a huge reaction from the Indian players, Shastri made his way to the team dressing room, where he immediately kicked off with ...