'Not going to complain' - Glenn Phillips’ blunt statement on India’s ‘unfair advantage’ in CT 2025

New Zealand National Cricket Team all-rounder Glenn Phillips talked about India's advantage of playing at a single venue in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that they are not focussing on that and are ready to rise to the challenge.

India National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team are all set to lock horns with each other in the last league game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match between the two teams will be taking place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (2nd March).

India and New Zealand will be entering into the game on the back of two back-to-back wins, and with the way they have played, it promises to be an exciting clash. The two teams have booked their berth for the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and it will be a fight for the top place in the table.

India were asked to play their games at the Dubai in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India National Cricket Team have been criticized a lot despite them performing exceptionally well in the tournament. Many are of the opinion that the Rohit Sharma-led side has an added advantage as they are playing all their games at the same venue, which allows them to read the conditions better.

As a part of the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the India National Cricket Team were asked to play their games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. This was because they didn't accept traveling to Pakistan, and hence, their games were kept at the one venue in UAE.

We are not focussing on that, not going to be complaining - Glenn Phillips on India having the advantage of playing at one venue

Glenn Phillips was asked about the same, and he replied by saying that they are not going to complain about India playing at one venue as they will be focusing on the match. He said that playing on different pitches in Pakistan helped them prepare for Dubai. Speaking to reporters, he said:

"We are not focussing on that, not going to be complaining. India have been dealt their hand, we have been dealt our hand. So we focus on that. Playing on different pitches and situations has been great preparation for us before coming to Dubai. New situation, new environment so we will rise to the challenge."

Glenn Phillips on India advantage: We are not focussing on that, not going to be complaining. India have been dealt their hand, we have been dealt our hand. So we focus on that

— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) March 1, 2025

India a strong side, has all their bases covered - Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips further lauded India for being the strong side. He was quick to accept that the pitch would be slow. But didn't shy away from issuing a warning to Rohit Sharma-led side, saying that they also have their bases covered for any situation. He explained:

"India, a strong side, has all their bases covered. The pitch will be slow; with some turn. Will be an interesting contest as we, too, have our bases covered for any situation." said Glenn Phillips

India started the tournament with a win against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and then followed it up with a win against the Pakistan National Cricket Team. New Zealand National Cricket Team, on the other hand, also won their games against the same opposition. It remains to be seen who will end Group A undefeated.

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