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Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Harshit Rana in a observe session forward of the ultimate© AFP
The truth that the Indian cricket staff performed all of its Champions Trophy matches at a single venue – the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium – has triggered some critical allegations in opposition to the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI). Many within the worldwide cricketing spectrum have claimed that the Indian staff has loved an ‘undue benefit’ by enjoying all of its matches in Dubai whereas the opposite taking part groups have needed to journey to totally different cities over the course of the marketing campaign. Former Pakistan Pacer Junaid Khan re-ignited the talk across the matter forward of the Champions Trophy remaining, backing his accusation by figures.
Junaid, in his scathing submit, identified that scheduling of the Champions Trophy has been a giant issue behind India’s success within the event. In his submit, the previous Pakistan cricketer identified how a lot the likes of New Zealand and South Africa have needed to journey compared to India for the reason that begin of the Champions Trophy.
“Distance travelled between matches in Champions Trophy 2025:
– New Zealand: 7,150 KM – South Africa: 3,286 KM – India: 0 KM
Some teams win by skill, some win by scheduling…”, Junaid wrote in a submit on X (previously Twitter).
Distance traveled between matches in Champions Trophy 2025:
New Zealand: 7,150 KM
South Africa: 3,286 KM
India: 0 KM
Some groups win by talent, some win by scheduling… #indvsnzfinal #indvsnz #ChampionsTrophy2025 #ChampionsTrophy
— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) March 8, 2025
Earlier, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was additionally requested about his views on the ‘venue benefit’ allegations in opposition to his staff. Gambhir shut down the talks, saying his staff has been practising on the ICC academy and never the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
“Kaunsi undue advantage? (What undue advantage?) We practice at ICC Academy, where conditions are different from what we get here at the stadium. Some people are perpetual cribbers; they need to grow up,” stated Gambhir on the press convention after India certified for the Champions Trophy remaining.
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