Champions Trophy: 'India is winning because of Dubai', this statement came from Australia in the middle of the Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: India have huge advantage: Many Australian players are not playing in the current Champions Trophy. The name of injured captain Pat Cummins is also included in this list. Meanwhile, a statement of his has come related to the tournament. Cummins believes that India is getting the advantage of playing at one place in Dubai, while other teams have to play their group stage matches at different places in Pakistan in this tournament being played according to the hybrid model.

India had refused to travel to tournament host Pakistan citing security concerns. After this, it was decided to organize the tournament under the hybrid model, according to which the Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai. If the Rohit Sharma-led team reaches the final, it will also be played in Dubai.

Cummins told Yahoo Australia, 'It is good that the tournament is being organized, but obviously it gives them (India) a huge advantage to play at the same ground. Their team is already very strong and they are also getting the clear advantage of playing all their matches at one place. '

India has made it to the semi-finals by registering easy wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the Australian team is being captained by Steve Smith in the Champions Trophy. It is participating without its three premium bowlers (Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood). It won over England in its first match.

Actually, due to an ankle injury, Cummins is watching this tournament from home. He is aiming to return to competitive cricket with the IPL next month. His daughter was also born during this break.

31-year-old Cummins said, 'It feels good to be at home, everything is going well and the ankle is also getting better. I will start bowling practice from this week.'