"Don't really have a message...": Steve Smith on 'silencing' Indian crowd against India in CT semi-final
Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead.
When asked if Australia had a plan to silence the Indian crowd, Smith responded, «Yeah, I don't really have a message to be honest. Just going out and playing, and hopefully, we can put on a good show.»
Discussing whether India had an advantage playing in Dubai, Smith admitted that familiarity with the conditions could play a role.
«Maybe, I'm not sure. India have played all their games here, so they've seen what the surface is doing. The whole square block is pretty dry, and having spoken to the groundsman just now, it's a dry surface with a lot of traffic. We've seen how the wickets have played, and India have obviously played really well in their games. So, it's going to be a good contest, and we're looking forward to it,» he added.
A key challenge for Australia will be countering India's spin attack, particularly mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who troubled New Zealand in the previous match. When asked about a specific plan against him, Smith emphasized the importance of tackling spin in the middle overs.
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