India coach dismisses talks of alleged advantage in Champions Trophy
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India coach dismisses talks of alleged advantage in Champions Trophy

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India coach dismisses talks of alleged advantage in Champions Trophy India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed talks of India enjoying advantages by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and David Lloyd complained of India having an unfair advantage in the ongoing Champions Trophy. The current crop of cricketers, Jos Buttler, David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen also complained about the same, stating that India are well aware of the conditions in Dubai and that playing at the same venue throughout the tournament is an advantage. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed all the talks, stating that the team is honouring the schedule, which was made by the ICC.

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