Smith’s decision came just after Australia’s semi-final defeat to India by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy, where Smith top-scored with 73 runs in what turned out to be his final ODI innings.
Despite an unusual tournament journey that included weather disruptions in Pakistan and a strategic early arrival in Dubai, Smith believes his team is well-prepared for today’s contest.
India’s Krishna Jayasankar made history at the 2025 Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships by becoming the first Indian woman to cross the 16-metre mark in indoor shot put.
In the Prague Masters Chess tournament, India’s R Praggnanandhaa secured his second consecutive victory, outwitting Vincent Keymer of Germany in the Czech Republic.
In Tennis, India’s Yuki Bhambri and his partner Alexei Popyrin of Australia have advanced to the Men’s Doubles Final of the Dubai Championships.
The unseeded, Indian-Australian duo will take on John Peers of Australia and Jamie Murray of the United Kingdom in the semifinal this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 3.40 PM, Indian Time.
In the German Open Super 300 Badminton tournament, Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George, Rakshitha Ramraj and Unnati Hooda have progressed to the second round of men’s and women’s singles competition in Mulheim City.
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