South African superstar batter Rassie van der Dussen clearly stated that there is no need for a “rocket scientist” to understand that India is clearly enjoying the advantage of playing all their games at the same venue in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Talks about India getting an advantage in the tournament are not new, as discussions on this topic have been ongoing, especially since the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. As a result, India is playing all their games in Dubai. With two group matches done and one more to go, the debate continues. Ever since the announcement of India’s travel plans and the ICC’s hybrid model, discussions have been active, and now, with the Champions Trophy underway, Rassie van der Dussen’s comments are the latest addition to the conversation.
“The pressure is on them to get it right” – Van der Dussen on India’s Champions Trophy advantage
“If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it’s definitely an advantage,” Van der Dussen said, two days before his team’s match against England, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
“I don’t think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus would be on them to use that advantage. In a sense it puts more pressure on them because whoever is going to play them in the semi or potentially the final is going to go there and the conditions are going to be foreign – and [India] are going to be used to them. The pressure would be on them to get it right because they have all that knowledge.”
Big game coming up for South Africa!
Certainly a big game coming up for the Proteas against England. Although they are in a comfortable position after their big win against Afghanistan, the rain-abandoned game against Australia added a bit of a twist. They will surely look to win this match and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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