England captain Brook says team confident ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final against India

England's cricket team is preparing to face India in the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup, with captain Harry Brook expressing confidence in his side's ability to perform under pressure. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

According to reports, England's journey to the semi-finals has included several closely contested matches. The team secured victories over Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Notably, in the match against New Zealand, England required 43 runs from the final 18 balls to win, ultimately managing to secure the result.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Brook highlighted the importance of these experiences. "We've won tight games, which in World Cups prove to be very important, and we've got a lot of confidence going into the deeper parts of the game," he said. Brook added, "We've won games, which we probably shouldn't have won, and it just feels like we've never really been out of any game so far, which holds you in good stead in these world competitions."

Brook's own performance has contributed to England's progress. The team is drawing on their recent successes as they prepare to take on India, who are also considered strong contenders for the title.

Meanwhile, Indian batter Tilak Varma was seen attending a training session at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, as reported by sources. Both teams are expected to field strong line-ups for the crucial semi-final encounter.

The outcome of Thursday's match will determine which team advances to the final of the tournament. England, as two-time champions, are aiming to add another title to their record, while India will be looking to leverage home advantage.