In this tournament being played on the hybrid model, Team India is playing all its matches in Dubai and due to this it is also on the target of critics. Recently, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton said in a podcast that this is an advantage which is difficult to measure. However, this was denied by Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. At the same time, now Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has given importance to this matter by calling playing in Dubai a profitable deal.
Mohammed Shami Calls Dubai a ‘Profitable Deal’
According to a report by Cricbuzz, Mohammed Shami felt that living and playing in the same city is a definite advantage. He said on the team reaching the final that it is definitely helping us. We know the conditions and the behavior of the pitch. His comments can prove to be a big weapon for the critics of the Indian team, who have expressed concern over India being allowed to play all its matches in Dubai.
Nasser Hussain & Michael Atherton’s Criticism
Let us tell you that recently Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton discussed this topic in the Sky Sports podcast. Atherton had said that what is the advantage of India playing in Dubai, only in Dubai? I think this is an advantage that is difficult to measure, but it is an undeniable advantage. Hussain also agreed to this.
Rohit Sharma & Gautam Gambhir Disagree
However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir rejected these claims, emphasizing that Dubai is not a home venue for India.
- Rohit Sharma’s Response: Rohit said that this is not our home, this is Dubai. That’s why we don’t play so many matches here. This is new for us as well.
- Gautam Gambhir’s Statement:While Gambhir said that this is as much a neutral venue for us as it is for any other team. We have not played here. I don’t remember which tournament we played last in this stadium. Actually we did not plan anything like this.
