A constant topic of conversation throughout the 2025 Champions Trophy, and after, has been over India playing all their matches in Dubai. Australia fast bowling great Glenn McGrath has now stated that India won because they know how to play in spinning conditions and are generally better at ODI cricket than most teams and that playing in Dubai alone did not given them an advantage.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice struck in the second half to cancel out Bruno Fernandes's free kick but Mikel Arteta's men could only muster a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday in a big blow to their Premier League title chances.

India are favorites to win the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on Sunday. The last match can be the most difficult as they found out in the 2023 World Cup.