Fans have gathered in large numbers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to support Team India in their semi-final match against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy. One fan expressed the collective enthusiasm, stating, ‘We are very excited… I feel this is India’s payback time to Australia… We want to support and cheer for India… India has a good balance, and all 11 players are strong.’
A young fan, Kartika, echoed this sentiment, expressing her excitement and confidence in the team’s prospects: ‘I am very excited… I feel Australia is the second-best team after India…’
Another supporter, Garry, shared his optimistic outlook while acknowledging the challenge ahead: ‘We are looking forward to it. It won’t be an easy game. Games against Australians are never easy. But we are quite optimistic about today…’
Alexis, a younger fan, highlighted Virat Kohli’s composed leadership style: ‘Very excited. I don’t know who is going to win. Whoever does better is going to win… Virat Kohli is composed and calm. He is not aggressive and does not engage in sledging like the Australians,’
Former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla emphasized the historical significance of India-Australia matches, noting that they are always ‘fantastic matches’ for cricket fans.
Rivaba Jadeja, wife of Ravindra Jadeja and BJP MLA, conveyed her strong belief in India’s victory: ‘Definitely we are going to win this match. India vs Australia is a very interesting rivalry in cricket, second only to India vs Pakistan. For the past few years, India vs Australia matches have been very thrilling. Cricket lovers across India are confident that we will definitely overcome the semi-final hurdle. Good luck to Team India,’ she affirmed.
