Aakash Chopra highlights the importance of the toss in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia. Despite India’s success in the group stage without winning any tosses, he believes the toss will be crucial in the knockout game. He advises India's captain Rohit Sharma to win a toss for better chances of success.
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