Delhi: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is being played under the hybrid model. India refused to go to Pakistan. Due to this, all their matches are being held in Dubai. Many experts with former England captains Nasir Hussain and Michael Etharton raised questions on this decision. He says that India is getting “additional benefit” by not traveling and playing at one place.
Rohit Sharma’s statement
Indian captain Rohit Sharma said that every pitch is playing differently in Dubai too. He said, “We have played three matches and the pitch was behaving differently in all three. We do not know on which pitch the semi -finals will be held, but we have to mold according to the situation. This is not our domestic pitch, so it is new for us too. “
He further said, “In the match against New Zealand, we saw that the bowlers were getting light seams and swings. This was not shown in the first two matches. There is a possibility of swing due to increasing coolness at night. In three matches, we have played on four-five different pitches, whose nature has been different. Every pitch is challenging differently. We have to play thoughtfully and make a new strategy every time. “
India did not have to travel
Before the India-New Zealand match, both Group B semi-finalist teams-Australia and South Africa-Dubai had reached. He did not know with whom he would play against. When India topped Group A, South Africa and New Zealand had to return to Lahore, where they will play the second semi -finals on March 5 (Wednesday). At the same time, India did not have to travel for a single match, which gave it a definite facility.
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