New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell sidestepped questions on if India have the benefit within the Champions Trophy by taking part in in the identical stadium whereas different groups should journey backward and forward, saying that the Kiwis are excited to play in several circumstances. Some cricketers, together with South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen and former Australia skipper Pat Cummins, have mentioned India are in an advantageous place as they’ve performed all their video games at one venue whereas different groups have needed to journey to totally different venues in Pakistan.
“Look, it’s what it’s. It’s been determined, and that’s the best way it’s, and there’s no level dwelling on that,” mentioned Bracewell, when requested if India have unfair benefit in Dubai.
“It’s a part of what makes it thrilling. I personally suppose it’s coming to a unique floor and making an attempt to determine these totally different circumstances. Yeah, not far more to say on that apart from we’re excited to attempt to be taught and play in several circumstances,” he added.
India who’ve performed all their matches in Dubai will tackle New Zealand within the closing Group A sport on Saturday, with the Kiwis travelling to UAE after taking part in each their earlier matches in Pakistan.
“The wickets right here have seemed like they’ve taken a little bit of a spin. So, it’ll be good to attempt to get used to the wickets as rapidly as we are able to. We’ve clearly loved the pitches in Pakistan. And I believe we’ve received a reasonably well-balanced facet to play in any situation. So hopefully, we are able to proceed to try this and modify to what’s in entrance of us. I believe that’s been the energy of our facet, adjusting to the floor. So, hopefully, we proceed to try this as a facet,” Bracewell mentioned.
(With company inputs)