'No advantage' in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach


India's Virat Kohli (centre) speaks with his teammates during a practice secisson a day ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket final match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Saturday, March 8, 2025. -- Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP

DUBAI (AFP): India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach has announced.

Rohit Sharma's team face New Zealand in the title clash on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Stadium, where India have been unbeaten in four matches.

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