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Both South Africa and Australia are set to train in Dubai with their respective venues for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final yet to be decided.
Australia and South Africa will train in Dubai ahead of the semi-final games in the ICC Champions Trophy, (Image: AP)
South Africa and Australia are reportedly set to train at the ICC Academy in Dubai ahead of their respective semi-final games in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The two teams will be practicing at the ICC Academy regardless of their venue in the elimination stage of the tournament.
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According to a report by Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) took the decision that the semi-final games will be confirmed after the ongoing match between India and New Zealand being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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“This means we will not know which team (B1 or B2) will need to travel to Dubai until the conclusion of the New Zealand v India match on March 2,” an ICC internal communication to teams said.
“As a result, to provide equity and as much preparation as possible for all teams. Both teams progressing through to the semifinals from Group B will travel to Dubai the day after their last group match in Pakistan,” the ICC note said.
The report claims that Australia have already made their way to Dubai via a chartered flight at noon on Saturday. They are set to play the winner of the India-New Zealand clash. They will begin their practice on Sunday.
The South African camp is set to arrive in UAE in a few hours and will have their practice session at the same venue on Monday. The two teams are reportedly staying at the Meydan Hotel.
“The team from group B that is then confirmed to participate in the semifinal in Dubai will be provided a training session on Monday (March 3) with the opportunity to train at DICS,” the ICC note said.
Additionally, the Group B side that will play their semi-final in Lahore will head back to Pakistan on Monday, with the flight already booked for the travel. They will also be provided a training session at the Gaddafi Stadium on the next day.
“The team from group B that is confirmed to participate in the Lahore semifinal will travel from Dubai to Lahore on Monday (March 3) by EK622 departing Dubai at 21:50,” the note further said
- Location :
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
