India face Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-finals, with the focus on neutralising Travis Head. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh emphasises the need for Mohammed Shami to dismiss Head early. Harbhajan also identifies Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis as key threats. He urges India to keep things simple under knockout pressure.
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