However, after the match, contrasting statements from the Indian camp have now caught attention. Recently, Mohammed Shami acknowledged that playing all their matches in Dubai helped the team adjust to the conditions, but head coach Gautam Gambhir completely dismissed the idea that his team had any advantage.
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Aakash Chopra said in a video posted on his YouTube channel, “Mohammed Shami is saying that they have an advantage of playing in Dubai. Gautam Gambhir is saying, ‘What advantage? You just keep cribbing in life; look ahead.’ However, who is saying the right thing? Is there an actual advantage or not? We are playing all our matches in Dubai.”
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The former Indian cricketer explained, “There are two aspects to it. One is the problem because of travel. Is it a problem? I won’t say that you lose only because you have had to travel more. I am not denying that there is fatigue, but it’s not make or break.
You are playing international cricket. Being in one place is not much of an advantage, but there is an advantage because of the conditions. These conditions are suiting you. You can choose your 11 or 15 according to that.”
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However, the cricket pandit said that the right selection will be a significant factor in deciding the winner of the title. He signed off by saying, “Mahabharat taught us one thing. If Krishna is on your side, that’s it; it’s over. The right selection is extremely important.”
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