Team India might face difficulties in CT 2025, this plan may backfire

Champions Trophy 2025: The organization of Champions Trophy 2025 is now decided, and in this prestigious tournament, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai. If the Indian team makes it to the semi-finals and finals, then these matches will also be held in Dubai. However, Pakistan will host the tournament. This decision has been taken after the BCCI's refusal to tour Pakistan and the deadlock caused by it.

This tournament is not going to be easy for the Indian team. With the return of the Champions Trophy, many challenges are facing Team India, which can affect their preparations and performance.

Return of Champions Trophy and the status of the Indian team

The Champions Trophy was last held in 2017, which was hosted by the BCCI. After this the tournament was discontinued, but in 2021 the ICC decided to restart it. This tournament is played in 50 overs ODI format.

This tournament can be especially challenging for the Indian team, because till the Champions Trophy, the Indian team has planned to play very few ODI matches. The demands of the ODI format are completely different from T20. Game planning, patience, and long-term strategies are important in ODIs, and regular match practice is a must.

Limited time for preparation

After the Test series against Australia, the Indian team will play five T20s and three ODIs against England. After this, the Champions Trophy will start. In this way, the Indian team will get only three ODIs for preparation. This is not enough time before the big tournament.

This scheduling decision of the BCCI can prove to be a big obstacle for the Indian team's preparations. It is very important to maintain match fitness and form before a big tournament, and with so few ODIs, it may be difficult for the players to get that rhythm.

Dubai: Unlucky ground for the Indian team?

The Indian team has played many matches in Dubai, but their performance there has been average in recent years. The pitches and conditions of Dubai are not considered favorable for the Indian team, while it will be like a home environment for the Pakistan team. Pakistan has been using Dubai as its "home ground" for a long time, which will give it a better experience of the conditions.

Pakistan's psychological advantage

Host Pakistan will have the advantage of having better experience of Dubai and its home conditions. Also, their team has been in good form in recent years in the ODI format.

What are the options before Team India?

Amidst all these challenges, the path to success will not be easy for the Indian team. But if the team comes with a better plan and strong mindset, it can overcome these obstacles. The players will have to put in their best efforts in net practice and limited ODI matches.

The performance of the Indian team in the Champions Trophy will be a test not only of their skills but also of their mental preparation and strategic cleverness. Now it remains to be seen how Team India makes a comeback in this tournament after such a long time and succeeds in changing its fortunes in Dubai.