New Delhi, March 4 -- India and Australia - the two powerhouses of world cricket - will face off in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium today. India have a solid history in the tournament, winning the 2013 edition and making it to the final of the 2017 event. Meanwhile, Australia have lifted the marquee trophy in 2006 and 2009 and are the reigning champions after beating India on home soil in 2023.

Ahead of the high-stakes match today, India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyeropened up about playing in the semi-finals. In a video released by the BCCI, Iyer said, "Tough times don't last forever, tough players do. When the times are tough, that's when I like to pull things back. The Gate to Glory is...