Champions Trophy 2025 / Team India is getting this big advantage in Champions Trophy... debate started

Champions Trophy 2025: The Champions Trophy 2025 is being hosted by Pakistan, but this time a big debate has erupted over the format and venue selection of the tournament. While other teams have to travel between Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Dubai, the Indian cricket team is playing all its matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pat Cummins raised questions

Australian captain Pat Cummins has pointed out that Team India will get the advantage of playing on the same ground. Although Cummins himself is not playing in this tournament due to injury, he has expressed concern for his team and other participating teams. He believes that India has not only got relief from travel, but it can prepare its players according to the pitch and conditions of the same ground.

India's strong position

The Indian team has performed brilliantly so far. In the group stage, it has entered the semi-finals by defeating Bangladesh and Pakistan. Both the matches were played in Dubai, where Team India won by 6-6 wickets. Now on March 2, India will play its third match against New Zealand on the same ground.

Experts' opinion: Two big advantages of playing on the same ground

Former England captains Mike Atherton and Nasser Hussain have also given their opinion on this issue. They said that India is not only getting relief from traveling, but it is also giving a big advantage in team selection.

Complete knowledge of pitch and conditioning: By playing continuously on the same ground, Indian players have understood the pitch there well, due to which their strategy is getting better.

Stability in strategy: Other teams have to deal with new situations in every match, while India is finding it easy to maintain consistency in its strategy.

Controversy over Team India increased

Debate has intensified in world cricket about whether this advantage has been given to India intentionally. Some cricket experts believe that the influence of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can also play an important role in this decision. At the same time, some are considering it just a coincidence of circumstances.

Conclusion

India's performance at the Champions Trophy 2025 has been excellent so far, but questions are being raised about the potential advantage they are getting by playing at the same ground. Is this against the fair play principle of the tournament or just a coincidence? The debate is not over yet and the upcoming matches could make this controversy even more interesting.