Dubai, March 4, 2025 (AFP) - Smith says 'positives' for Australia despite Champions Trophy exit

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2025-03-04
Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday said his team's inexperienced bowlers would be "better for the exposure" after slipping to a Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by India on Tuesday. The reigning world champions lost by four wickets in Dubai as they failed to defend a below-par total of 264 all out. India achieved victory with 11 balls to spare despite fast bowler Nathan Ellis and leg-spinner Adam Zampa taking two wickets each. Australia w......
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