India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, the hosts, agreed to a hybrid model. It meant the Rohit Sharma-led team would play all its matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams had to compete across three venues in Pakistan and travel to Dubai for their fixtures against India.
“If we (Pakistan) are talking about India having an advantage, you get it. But why are former England cricketers whinging about it now? Begaani shaadi mein abdullah deewana (They are trying to be overly involved in someone else’s affairs),’ Rashid Latif said on the show ‘Caught Behind.’
The Semifinal Lineup Would Have Been Decided Easily - Rashid Latif
“Yes, there was a problem with scheduling. On Saturday, March 2nd, India played New Zealand in Dubai. If India had played that match a day earlier, when England played South Africa (on March 1st) in Karachi, then the semifinal lineup would have been decided easily," Latif added.
Rashid Latif Slams ICC and Stakeholders for Not Addressing Blunder in Schedule
The cricketer-turned-expert also criticized the ICC and stakeholders for failing to address the issue. Latif said that cricket board representatives should take responsibility. He also added that all boards had agreed to the schedule and should not create unnecessary controversy.
“All the representatives of the cricket boards are to blame. You should not go to the ICC meeting to have a good time. Do your job properly.
India will face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9. New Zealand have the advantage of already playing a game in Dubai.
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