Champions Trophy 2025: has sparked debates over fairness, with Pat Cummins and Michael Atherton raising concerns about India’s exclusive use of Dubai as its venue. While other teams play matches in Pakistan, India, due to political reasons, has been allocated Dubai as a neutral venue for all its games.(Champions Trophy 2025)
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Critics argue that this setup allows India to adapt to the conditions better than teams like Australia and South Africa, who may face a challenge if they encounter India in the semi-finals or final. It pointed out that such an arrangement in an international tournament, rather than a bilateral series, raises questions about competitive balance. Cummins also noted that consistent play on the same surface could work in India’s favor, especially in high-stakes matches and allows India to form and make changes to the team accordingly.
With the Champions Trophy approaching its final stages, discussions continue on whether this scheduling gives India an upper hand or is simply a necessary step to keep the tension between India and Pakistan in check and for the safety of the Indian players.
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