Ricky Ponting has urged Jake Fraser-McGurk to replicate his IPL 2024 form as Australia face India in the Champions Trophy semi-final. With Matthew Short ruled out, Fraser-McGurk's place in the playing XI remains a key decision.

Ricky Ponting backs Jake Fraser-McGurk to replace injured Matthew Short in Australia's Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against India, citing his IPL 2024 success and match-winning potential in big games.

Ricky Ponting has identified key Australian players who must perform in the semifinal against India in Dubai. He believes that experienced players should take charge in such a crucial match. Ponting highlighted Travis Head,

India and Australia will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Despite Australia’s previous win, Ricky Ponting sees India as favourites due to their familiarity with the conditions.

Former skipper Ricky Ponting backed youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk to replace injured Matt Short at the top of Australia’s batting order for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash against India on Tuesday.

Former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting believed that Team India would start as "favourites" in the upcoming semi-final clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Sadium on Tuesday.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad,

India have defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the semi-final 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and with the win, the venue for the Final of the tournament has now been finalised. READ HERE: IND Vs AUS Semifinal,