Pakistan might officially be the hosts of the ICC champions trophy but team India's matches in the tournament are being held in Dubai. Even as the Indian Team Progresses to the Semi-Finals and the Final, Dubai would remain the only venue for rohit sharma's men. Whereas for other teams, the champions trophy matches are taking place across five venues, with one of them being the dubai interactive cricket stadium. Thought Pakistan are the 'HOSTS', Former England Great Michael Atherton and Nassain Feel it's the Indian team that is enjoying a 'Home Advantage'.
“What about the advantage India have in dubai, only in dubai? What seems to me to be a hard-to -Quantify Advantage, but An Undeniable Advantage, but An Undeniable Advantage,” Said Michael Athhel atheton In Conversation Whistle in Conversation Whist Hussain on Sky Sports Podcast.
“They're playing at just one venue. They do't have to travel either better
The fact that all of India's matches are to be help in dubai, Atherrton feels the situation does give the team management an advantage over player selection.
“Therefore, the selection, you know, can focus on the conditions in dubai. And obvious, they'll know where their're playing their semi-on-on-on as and when they get through to ther Advantage, but, you know, kind of hard to quantify how big an advantage, “He said.
Even nassain feels the saying 'Pakistan host nation, India home advantage', is correct, considering the format that has been created for the champions trophy 2025.
Former england captain nassain also called the Dubai Factor an advantage, while also lauding the team composition they have set up for the venue.
“It is an advantage. So, the best team in the tournament has that advantage. And i saw a tweet the other day saying 'Pakistan host nation, India home advantage.' It sums it up really, “He said.
“They are at one place, one hotel, they don't have to travel. They have one dressing room.
“They were very smart in their selection. They probally knew what dubai is going to be like. All these spinners?
“For example the other sides like england if they do get to the semis they have only one spinner (rehan ahmed is added as replacement of brydon care), Pakistan have one frontline spinner. Injuries Came they should have change that and i have made that argument.
“Other Teams will have to pick playing xis for different conditions in karachi, lahore and rawalpindi and then they have to travel and adjust to that conditions.
“So it is an advantage but what else should have had Dubai.
“They sit happy and comfortable there.
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