Aggressive and fearless, the Australian cricketer has been a thorn in India’s side in many matches as he keeps the bowlers guessing and has quite a record on the pitch.

India secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals with a perfect record after defeating New Zealand by 44 runs. Spinner Varun Chakrava

KL Rahul of India celebrates as Will Young of New Zealand is bowled out by Varun Chakaravarthy of India during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule Mohammad Rizwan (capt),

Aakash Chopra sees Varun Chakravarthy as a key player for India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. Despite initial doubts about his inclusion, Chakravarthy's performance against New Zealand has solidified his place.

It's been relative smooth sailing for India at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 thus far, with the side unbeaten through three fixtures heading into the knockout phase.

India confirmed a semi-final meeting with Australia in Dubai on Tuesday after defeating their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by 44 runs in the final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy at the same venue on Sunday.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia.

New Zealand opts to bowl first against India in a crucial Champions Trophy 2025 match at Eden Gardens. The game is pivotal for both teams as they vie for a semi-final spot

In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against India, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santer has won the toss and elected to bowl first. So far, India has not lost any match in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and will look to continue their winning momentum.

Unbeaten in the tournament so far, India would like to sharpen their game when Rohit Sharma's men take on New Zealand in the final Group A clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. Both India and New Zealand have already qualified for the semifinal with the winner of the game playing Australia in the last four.