India, March 4 -- The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between India and Australia is proving to be a thrilling encounter, with neither team willing to give an inch. An incident involving Ravindra Jadeja and Marnus Labuschagne left Australia skipper Steve Smith miffed at the Dubai International Stadium. He let his feelings known to the on-field officials Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth.

On the second ball of the 21st over, Smith was not impressed with Jadeja holding Labuschagne. Smith punched the ball towards Labuschagne. India's premier spinner then stuck his right foot out.

The replays also indicated that the ball might have hit Labuschagne's bat. The ball eventually ricocheted to mid-wicket fielder Rohit Sharma.

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