India's Special Advantage in ICC Champions Trophy, Claims Pat Cummins and Former Captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain

Australian captain Pat Cummins and former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain believe that India has been given a special advantage in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Due to objections from the Indian government regarding Pakistan's tour, the Indian team decided not to visit Pakistan. As a result, the ICC created a hybrid model at the last moment, shifting all of India's matches to Dubai. However, this has led to analysts believing that this arrangement has provided India with a special advantage.

Pat Cummins, speaking to Yahoo Australia, said, "This is definitely a huge advantage for India. They are playing all their matches on the same ground, which boosts their strength."

Due to injury, Pat Cummins is unable to play in this year's Champions Trophy. Talking about his injury, he said, "I am having a great time at home, everything is going well, and my ankle rehab is going smoothly. This week, I will start running and bowling."

Cummins added, "Next month, there's the IPL, followed by the World Test Championship final and the West Indies tour. A lot of things are lined up."

India's spinners are performing well on the slow wickets in Dubai, and the team has already reached the semifinals, further fueling the debate. On the other hand, Pakistan, England, and other teams are having to adjust to the different conditions in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.

In the midst of this debate, the question arises: is this special advantage a major benefit for India, or is it simply a result of the political situation?