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March 3, 2026
Sam Curran insists India T20 World Cup semi-final holds ‘no fear’ for England
All-rounder ‘excited for the challenge’ of facing hosts

TL;DR
- England feels 'hugely confident' and 'no fear' about facing India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
- The team views the fixture as a 'dream' and a 'brilliant opportunity'.
- Despite past defeats at the Wankhede Stadium, including a significant loss to India in February, England is looking for positives.
- Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Harry Brook are maintaining a calm and positive team environment.
- England expects the Wankhede pitch to be a good batting surface, contrary to earlier games in the tournament.
- Sam Curran anticipates more involvement for seamers, expecting a high-scoring game.
- The team's strategy involves silencing the crowd and adapting quickly to conditions.
- England has played a lot of cricket in India, which they believe helps in blocking out hostile crowds.
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