India Advances to ICC Champions Trophy Final After Victory Over Australia
Congress leader Shama Mohamed, previously criticized for remarks about Rohit Sharma, praises the team and Virat Kohli's standout performance.
- India defeated Australia in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy, securing a place in the final on March 9 in Dubai.
- Virat Kohli played a pivotal role, scoring 84 runs and becoming the first player to reach 1,000 runs in ICC knockout tournaments.
- Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who had recently criticized Rohit Sharma's fitness and leadership, congratulated the team and Kohli's achievement.
- Shama Mohamed's earlier remarks about Rohit Sharma drew widespread criticism from political opponents, cricket fans, and the Congress party itself, which distanced itself from her comments.
- The ICC Champions Trophy final, originally scheduled in Lahore, was moved to Dubai following India's semi-final win.